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Cyclosporiasis outbreak: 13 things primary care physicians need to know right now

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A pediatrician offers advice on diagnosing the illness and discussing it with patients.

The cyclsporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce has grown to 1,947 illnesses in nine states, according to the most recent update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.