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Parasite sickens 56 Texans

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas health officials are trying to determine whether 56 cases of people getting sick from the parasite Cyclospora are related.

The Texas Department of State Health Services on Monday announced the public health investigation in a review of illnesses since May. State officials are working with local health departments to determine if there’s a common source for the intestinal infections.

Cyclospora is a parasite commonly found in developing countries. The intestinal illness is caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the microscopic parasite. The main symptom is watery diarrhea lasting a few days to a few months.

Past U.S. outbreaks have been associated with people eating imported fresh produce. Experts recommend thoroughly washing all produce.

Cooking will kill the parasite.

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