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Outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis spreading in US with cases reported in CA, CDC says
By ABCNews at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to an ABC News tally, including California. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea "with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movemen...
Key takeaway The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea "with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to an ABC News tally, including California. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea "with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movemen...
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