Diarrhea parasite: This food may be the source of Cyclospora

There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States since May 1, and more than 5,100 additional cases are being investigated, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday — a sharp increase in cases compared with recent years.

CNN spoke to doctors on the possible source of the outbreak and efforts to counter the parasite.

0:00 The possible food source
2:53 The Chief Medical Executive of Michigan on fighting the outbreak
6:40 An emergency room doctor on why this outbreak is different
8:06 Should you give up high risk foods?

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