Cyclosporiasis latest update on ‘explosive diarrhea’ illness: List of 31 states with cases

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Cyclosporiasis is caused by fresh produce and fruits tainted with the parasite cyclospora. People generally come in contact with the illness by consuming food or water contaminated with infected feces.

As health officials home in on a possible source of the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cases have been reported in 31 states. Since May 1, the CDC has received reports of 843 confirmed cases with more than 1,500 under investigation.

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