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A parasite causing severe diarrhea is spreading through produce. Here's how Georgia says to protect yourself

This photomicrograph of a fresh stool sample, which had been prepared using a 10% formalin solution, and stained with modified acid-fast stain, revealed the presence of four Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts in the field of view. The parasite causes the illness cyclosporiasis. Photo courtesy of CDC/ DPDx - Melanie Moser

07142026 CYCLOSPORIASIS — This photomicrograph of a fresh stool sample, which had been prepared using a 10% formalin solution, and stained with modified acid-fast stain, revealed the presence of four Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts in the field of view. The parasite causes the illness cyclosporiasis. Photo courtesy of CDC/ DPDx - Melanie Moser

A parasitic gastrointestinal disease causing explosive diarrhea is spreading across the United States, and Georgians are being warned to protect themselves.