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Ask an Expert: Why are there so many cases of Cyclosporiasis?

Nurse holding paper that reads "Cyclospora"
Yurii Kibalnik
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Nurse holding paper that reads "Cyclospora"

As of the first week in August, 47 states are reporting cases of the parasitic illness Cyclosporiasis. According to The Associated Press, this is the worst year for infections in the U.S with over 25,000 cases nationwide.

That has people asking why the infection is so widespread and when to seek medical attention.

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