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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits Hard | Seattle News
A nasty parasite called cyclosporiasis is sweeping across the country, sickening hundreds—with Georgia reporting 11 to 30 cases and the CDC confirming 843 nationwide, 86 hospitalized. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, nausea, and exhaustion. The bug spreads through contaminated irrigation water, often hiding in common produce like cilantro, basil, and berries. Investigators can’t yet pinpoint the exact source because the parasite mutates fast. Unlike typical summer foodborne illnesses, this outbreak is unusually intense. The good news? It’s not contagious person-to-person—just avoid…
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