Maine reports 10 cyclosporiasis cases in multistate iceberg lettuce outbreak
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Ten people in Maine have been confirmed with cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce as part of a multistate outbreak that has affected more than 6,000 people nationwide; two Michigan deaths occurred in patients with underlying conditions. Cyclospora infection causes watery diarrhea and GI symptoms and is rarely deadly, but officials urge thorough washing of all produce and testing for cyclosporiasis in persistent cases.
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