‘Mystery’ parasite outbreak sparks health alarm across 17 US states

Victims often contract it by consuming contaminated food or water.

The most commonly reported symptom is “watery diarrhea with frequent, sometimes explosive, bowel movements.”

If not treated with antibiotics, the condition can last anywhere from a few days to over a month. Symptoms can also go away and return multiple times.

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