Explosive diarrhea parasite surfaces in California

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Explosive diarrhea parasite surfaces in California as health officials fear statewide surge
A parasite that causes bouts of “explosive diarrhea” has surfaced in California as a fast-growing outbreak sweeps across the US — with health officials warning the state’s official case count likely captures only a fraction of the true number of infections.

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‘Explosive’ diarrhea parasite cases surge as health officials seek source
'Explosive diarrhea' parasite cases spike in Florida. See where
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s lar...

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'Explosive diarrhea' cases reported in Arizona. Here are the numbers
Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Continues to Grow as Authorities Race to Find Source
California reports cases of ‘explosive' diarrhea-causing parasite as U.S. cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that 843 confirmed cases acquired in the United States had been reported across 31 states since May 1.

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Parasite known to cause ‘explosive’ diarrhea confirmed in Arkansas, CDC reports
CDC Expands Investigation as Parasite Outbreak Leaves 86 Hospitalized Across 31 States

CDC is tracking the source of a parasite that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea

Cases of cyclosporiasis, which spreads through contaminated food, have been on the rise in multiple states since May.

An 'explosive' diarrhea illness is spreading. See prevention tips

Cyclosporiasis has spread to at least 31 states, according to the CDC. Here's ways to help prevent illness.

What is cyclosporiasis, the ‘explosive diarrhea' parasite infection tied to produce?

Cases of an intestinal illness caused by a parasite is rising across the U.S. Here's what to know about transmission, symptoms and how to protect yourself.

I’m in the hospital with the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite — I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemies

On the last Thursday of June, Cristy Cooper sat down on the toilet and immediately realized something was terribly wrong. What followed was unlike anything the 51-year-old had ever experienced. “The amount of pressure when it comes out,

What you need to know about the parasitic outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea'

Federal health officials are urging Americans to be aware of a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including prolonged or "explosive" diarrhea.