Cyclosporiasis cases rise in Western North Carolina; shoppers urged to wash produce thoroughly

TL;DR
Health officials in western North Carolina report rising cyclosporiasis cases linked to produce and urge shoppers to thoroughly wash items like lettuce, cilantro, and parsley, monitor for GI symptoms, and seek care if symptoms develop.
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