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Cyclospora outbreak hits over 11,500 in US — expert urges caution with lettuce

An ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened more than 11,500 people across the United States with severe diarrhea. An infectious disease expert has issued guidance on how to safely consume lettuce during the outbreak. Cyclosporiasis is caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spread through contaminated produce.

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