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Idaho Reports First Local Cyclosporiasis Case | Boise News
Idaho just confirmed its first local case of cyclosporiasis — a nasty parasitic infection causing explosive diarrhea, nausea, and cramps — linked to contaminated food, with health officials warning more cases are likely, especially among travelers. Michigan leads with over 2,600 cases, pointing to salad greens as a suspect, while the CDC reports at least 1,645 nationwide — likely far more. A troubling twist? The CDC scaled back monitoring for this parasite just a year ago. Doctors in Idaho are now urged to test for it if patients have persistent watery diarrhea. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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