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Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Thousands in US

Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Thousands in US

The outbreak has led to at least 86 hospitalizations, though no deaths have been reported.

An epidemiologist warned consumers to stop buying bagged salad for now.

The CDC is investigating, but cuts to public health may hamper the response.

The illness causes explosive diarrhea and can last for weeks.

Cyclospora
Genus of apicomplexan parasites
Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National public health agency of South Korea
Michigan
State of the United States of America
Ohio
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