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Cyclospora Outbreaks and Social Media Risks | Mesa News
Arizona reports 36 Cyclospora cases — not linked to the massive nationwide outbreak affecting 4,000+ people across 41 states — but experts warn this parasite isn’t a diet trend. Linked to iceberg lettuce, it can cause severe dehydration and even death. Doctors are alarmed by social media influencers promoting it as a weight-loss method, stressing that intentional infection is deadly. While Arizona’s cases mostly stem from international travel and are within normal yearly ranges, some doctors suspect a local source may be overlooked. Until the national outbreak’s source is found, officials…
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