Weight-loss joke turns serious as 'cyclospora skinny' trend fuels health warnings

Cases of cyclospora infection have been reported across the United States, with the parasite transmitted through contaminated produce causing severe gastrointestinal illness and dehydration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments have issued warnings about the infection following multiple outbreaks linked to imported foods. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fatigue that can last weeks if untreated. Medical professionals have cautioned that cyclospora infection requires antibiotic treatment and can result in serious complications including severe dehydration.

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