The cyclospora parasite (pictured above) causes cyclosporiasis, an infection that leads to diarrhea, severe cramping, nausea and vomiting and fatigue
In the current outbreak, New York is experiencing the most cases, between 31 and 80
More than 100 people have been sickened by a parasite across more than a dozen states and officials are investigating to track down the source.
The CDC reports 145 Americans in 17 states have contracted the cyclospora parasite from an unknown source and 20 have been hospitalized. No recent travel has been reported among the patients, leading officials to believe the source is food.
The cyclospora parasite causes cyclosporiasis, an infection that leads to diarrhea, severe cramping, nausea and vomiting and fatigue.
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