CDC hunts source of 'explosive' diarrhea outbreak

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CDC is tracking the source of a parasite that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea
Cases of cyclosporiasis, a nasty parasitic infection that causes “explosive” watery diarrhea, have sickened dozens of people in Michigan and other parts of the United States.

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CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states
CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
‘Explosive diarrhea parasite’ sickens 170 in Michigan, hospitalizes at least 20 nationwide
Cyclosporiasis, a nasty parasitic infection that causes “explosive” watery diarrhea, has sickened dozens of people in Michigan and other parts of the United States.

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300+ cases: Michigan health officials investigate parasite linked to explosive diarrhea
"Now, Cyclospora is different because it can really linger, it can actually last for a week or even longer, and it's characterized by diarrhea, and really not so much upper GI or vomiting type symptom...

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'Large and growing' parasitic infection outbreak spreading in Michigan
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'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17 states, including Pa. and NJ

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