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US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak

US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak
BBC World Monday 03 August 2026, 20:05 UTC 1 min read
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The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.
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