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CDC Tracks U.S. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Texas News
A nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness causing severe diarrhea and cramps, has sickened at least 145 people across 17 states—with 20 hospitalized. New York leads with 31–80 cases, followed by Illinois and Texas, while other states including Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania are also affected. Symptoms can last weeks without antibiotics, and while typically not fatal, the illness impacts people from age 5 to 86, with an average of 42. Though tropical travel is usually a risk factor, only 45 cases involved overseas exposure, pointing to a likely U.S.-based food…
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