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What we know about cyclosporiasis outbreak's link to produce outbreak
Thirty-one states are reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal disease linked to produce. The outbreak this summer is higher than normal and has raised concerns. Dr. Omer Awan of the University of Maryland School of Medicine discussed the issue with William Brangham.
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