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Parasite-induced ‘explosive’ diarrhea illness is in Tennessee. Here’s how many cases have been reported in Nashville.
Nashville has fewer than 10 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite-induced illness causing diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC is investigating an outbreak affecting 34 states, with 1,645 cases reported in 2026, while Michigan officials suspect contaminated lettuce as a potential source.
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