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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Coverage of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in the Nexus archive.
- What to know about the US outbreak of cyclospora parasite intestinal illness
A cyclospora parasite outbreak causing intestinal illness has affected 34 U.S. states, with Michigan reporting 3,309 cases. The CDC and health officials suspect contaminated lettuce or salad greens as the source, though no specific produce has been confirmed. Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea, with treatment recommended as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.