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US gripped by major outbreak of intestinal infections

US gripped by major outbreak of intestinal infections
Channel News Asia Wednesday 15 July 2026, 01:04 UTC 1 min read
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The unusually large cyclosporiasis outbreak has seen 141 people hospitalised and 1,645 confirmed cases across the US.

The unusually large cyclosporiasis outbreak has seen 141 people hospitalised and 1,645 confirmed cases across the US. [Image text:] ODe CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION DAVIDJ.SENCER CDCMUSEUM
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