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"Cyclospora infection can occur due to eating contaminated, imported raw produce, especially leafy greens, fresh herbs and berries. Locally-grown produce is not known to carry Cyclospora," the BCCDC said in a release.

The parasite is commonly found in tropical and subtropical areas, including Peru, Cuba, India, Nepal, Mexico, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and Southeast Asia.

Symptoms of the illness can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Some people also experience a fever.

"One thing of note is that the diarrhea for cyclospora can last for quite a while — [it] can last for a few weeks," BCCDC public health physician Dr. Mayank Singal said.

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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the best summary I could come up with:


"Cyclospora infection can occur due to eating contaminated, imported raw produce, especially leafy greens, fresh herbs and berries.

The parasite is commonly found in tropical and subtropical areas, including Peru, Cuba, India, Nepal, Mexico, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and Southeast Asia.

"One thing of note is that the diarrhea for cyclospora can last for quite a while — [it] can last for a few weeks," BCCDC public health physician Dr. Mayank Singal said.

The BCCDC is reminding people to wash their fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them to combat the parasite, and cook produce where possible.

"Washing those imported fruits and vegetables really, really thoroughly under tap water [will] give you the best chance of getting those clean," Singal said.

include broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, basil, cilantro, cherries, raspberries and blackberries among others.


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