Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Cyclospora is a food-borne parasite that can cause cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that often leads to explosive, watery diarrhea. Dr. Dean Blumberg, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, explains how cyclosporiasis symptoms can differ from many other gastrointestinal illnesses. He discusses why vomiting and fever are usually absent, how doctors diagnose cyclosporiasis and how antibiotic treatment can help shorten the illness.

Video description: An image of Cyclospora under a microscope. Dr. Blumberg speaks from his office.

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