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Cyclosporiasis outbreak nears 1,000 cases in Michigan; patient shares his experience
A cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has reached nearly 1,000 cases, with cases 20 times higher than normal. The parasite, linked to fresh produce, causes severe intestinal illness, leading to hospitalizations. A patient, Larry Hall, described critical symptoms including severe dehydration and unregistered magnesium levels.
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