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How the outbreak of an intestinal parasite in the U.S. unfolded

More than 30 American states have reported illnesses related to Cyclospora, an intestinal parasite that contaminates food that has come into contact with human feces. Here's how the investigation into the outbreak of cyclosporiasis unfolded.

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More than 30 American states have reported illnesses related to Cyclospora, an intestinal parasite that contaminates food that has come into contact with human feces. Federal and state authorities in the U.S. have been investigating cases of illness from an intestinal parasite. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that contaminates food that has come into contact with human feces, such as when produce is irrigated or washed with contaminated water. Symptoms usually start within a week of ingesting the parasite, doctors say. As of July 20, more than 30 states have reported illnesses, with about 100 hospitalizations to date and no deaths. Public health officials say they are not currently investiagting any Cyclospora outbreaks in Canada. Foods imported to Canada that have been linked to the Cyclospora parasite include: This is how the current outbreak south of the border unfolded and how Canadian health officials reacted. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says this is when the first illnesses from the C yclospora parasite started.

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have reported illnesses related toCollocation

ได้รายงานว่ามีโรคที่เกี่ยวข้องกับ.

From the storyMore than 30 American states have reported illnesses related to Cyclospora, an intestinal parasite that contaminates food that has come into contact with human feces.

has come into contact withCollocation

ได้สัมผัสกับ.

From the storyMore than 30 American states have reported illnesses related to Cyclospora, an intestinal parasite that contaminates food that has come into contact with human feces.

have been investigating cases ofCollocation

ได้มีการสืบสวนกรณีของ.

From the storyFederal and state authorities in the U.S. have been investigating cases of illness from an intestinal parasite.

is a microscopic parasite thatCollocation

เป็นปรสิตขนาดเล็ก.

From the storyCyclospora is a microscopic parasite that contaminates food that has come into contact with human feces, such as when produce is irrigated or washed with contaminated water.

is irrigated or washed withCollocation

น้ําดื่มหรือซักด้วย.

From the storyCyclospora is a microscopic parasite that contaminates food that has come into contact with human feces, such as when produce is irrigated or washed with contaminated water.

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