Cyclosporiasis: California now reporting cases of diarrheal illness

is a gastrointestinal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora.

Experts say it’s usually found in developing countries and is spread by food or water contaminated with feces. It doesn’t spread from person-to-person.

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis can include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight loss.

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