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Parasites in recreational waters: What you should know about ‘crypto’
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk By Sam Baker KERA News , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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As officials seek the cause of the cyclospora outbreak in several states linked to food and vegetables that can cause diarrheal illnesses, there’s another parasite you might encounter in summer outings that can cause similar symptoms.
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What is this story about? As officials seek the cause of the cyclospora outbreak in several states linked to food and vegetables that can cause diarrheal illnesses, there’s another parasite you might encounter in summer outings that can cause similar symptoms.
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