Cyclospora parasites cause severe digestive illness via contaminated produce. They invade intestinal cells, reproduce, and spread through human waste. Infections can last months, and the U.S. faces its largest outbreak, likely from imported lettuce. Proper washing reduces risk.
Cyclospora parasite triggers largest US outbreak ever recorded
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