The above article from Forbes magazine begins,
"Since April, there’s been 210 reports of cyclosporiasis across 22 states in the U.S. with 30 of these cases resulting in hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And cyclosporiasis commonly results in watery diarrhea. Often very watery diarrhea. Often explosive diarrhea."
The states where the outbreak has occurred are shown in this image from the CDC.
From the CDC comes this helpful factsheet about Cyclosporiasis:
If you have diarrhea that matches the above pattern, see your medical provider soon. They can help you diagnose the problem and prescribe appropriate treatment.
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