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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness that can cause severe, sometimes explosive, diarrhea.<\/p>

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By the numbers:<\/p>

As of June 16, the CDC has identified 145 domestically acquired cases across 17 states. Investigators said those infected became ill after eating food in the United States and reported no international travel during the 14 days before their symptoms began.<\/p>

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Dig deeper:<\/p>

Patients ranged in age from 5 to 86, with a median age of 42. About 61% of those infected were female. Illnesses began between May 1 and June 6, with a median onset date of May 13. Twenty of the 145 patients were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.<\/p>

The CDC also reported 45 travel-related cases among people who became ill after eating or drinking contaminated food or water while outside the United States. Those patients ranged in age from 17 to 89, with a median age of 43, and 62% were female. Symptoms began between May 1 and June 7, with a median onset date of May 19. Three patients were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.<\/p>

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