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ADH: More than 200 cyclosporiasis cases reported in Arkansas

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More than 200 cases of cyclospora, a parasite known to cause “explosive” diarrhea, have been reported in the Natural State, according to the state's health department.

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  1. Myarklamiss

    Arkansas climbs from 123 to 173 cyclosporiasis cases over the first August weekend (opens Myarklamiss)

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    Myarklamiss's feed description

    Arkansas reported a 41% increase in cyclosporiasis cases to 173, while Michigan recorded its first two deaths linked to the intestinal parasitic disease outbreak.

  2. NWA Home Page

    Cyclosporiasis cases in Benton County eclipse 100 as count continues to climb statewide (opens NWA Home Page)

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    NWA Home Page's feed description

    Cases of cyclospora, a parasite known to cause “explosive” diarrhea, jumped considerably over the weekend in Arkansas, with one county reporting more than 100 cases for the year.

  3. Thv11

    Cyclospora cases on the rise in Arkansas (opens Thv11)

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    Thv11's feed description

    Cases have now risen to 173, with the majority reported in Northwest Arkansas, including Benton, Washington, and Boone counties.

  4. Thv11

    ADH: Illness causing 'explosive' diarrhea continues to spread in Arkansas, over 100 cases in Benton County (opens Thv11)

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    Thv11's feed description

    There are a total of 173 confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis in Arkansas, with 125 of those centered in Benton and Washington counties.

  5. NWA Home Page

    ADH: More than 200 cyclosporiasis cases reported in Arkansas (opens NWA Home Page)

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    NWA Home Page's feed description

    More than 200 cases of cyclospora, a parasite known to cause “explosive” diarrhea, have been reported in the Natural State, according to the state's health department.

  6. Thv11

    'Explosive' diarrhea illness cases continue to rise in Arkansas, with NWA as a hotspot (opens Thv11)

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    Thv11's feed description

    There are a total of 205 confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis in Arkansas, with 124 of those in Benton County alone.