US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak
The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.
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The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.
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