Explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak hits 20 states
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Cyclosporiasis can ruin a summery picnic with explosive diarrhea and other food poisoning symptoms, according to the CDC. See the impacted states.
Case counts rise during the spring and summer months; therefore, the cyclosporiasis season is considered May 1 through August 31.
Health officials are tracking a seasonal spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.
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