intestinal
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Origin of intestinal
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Samples taken from the water are tested in a lab for elevated levels of E. Coli and intestinal enterococci.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
There have been nearly 4,200 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, the intestinal illness caused by the parasite, across 41 states as of Monday, according to the health agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Poop jokes and memes aside, cyclosporiasis is a serious parasitic foodborne intestinal illness whose symptoms include nausea, fatigue, and explosive diarrhea that can last weeks or even months without antibiotic treatment.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Cyclospora cayetanensis, often referred to as just Cyclospora, has caused an ongoing and widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that’s typically contracted by eating or drinking feces-tainted fresh produce or water.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
For myself, I sent a humble greeting to St. Medericus, the Hermit, w'ho is invoked against intestinal disorders.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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