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Louisiana Cyclosporiasis Surge | Lake Charles News
Louisiana’s grappling with a surge in cyclosporiasis cases—nicknamed “explosive diarrhea”—with 100 confirmed infections and six hospitalizations as of July 29, mostly concentrated in East Baton Rouge Parish. Health officials are tracking the outbreak via an interactive map and note this is typical for the May-to-August season, with weekly updates planned. While growth isn’t as dramatic as in other states, experts urge anyone with symptoms to see a doctor—and warn that health departments may ask about recent food intake. A recent FDA report debunked a false positive on Taylor Farms lettuce…
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