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Cyclosporiasis Spreads Across Louisiana | Lake Charles News
Louisiana health officials are monitoring a rise in cyclosporiasis, a stomach illness caused by a parasite, with 23 confirmed cases — one requiring hospitalization, but no deaths. That’s slightly above the seasonal average of 20. The parasite typically enters via contaminated produce like leafy greens, herbs, and berries, causing explosive diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and fatigue — symptoms that can linger for weeks. While not easily contagious, cases spike in warmer months, from May to August. Nationally, over 140 cases have been reported across 17 states, with Michigan seeing hundreds. Experts…
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