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Florida woman says Cyclospora parasite left her bedridden for days: "I couldn't even move"
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Steve Maugeri , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The woman, Nina Diaz, experienced severe dehydration and was unable to move. A woman in South Florida is recovering from cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes intestinal illness.
A woman in South Florida is recovering from cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes intestinal illness. The infection left her severely dehydrated and bedridden for days. Her symptoms started with intense stomach pain and progressed rapidly.
The woman, Nina Diaz, experienced severe dehydration and was unable to move. She required medical attention, including an IV for hydration, and was even visited by a physician at her home. Further details about Diaz's illness and suspected source of the infection are available from the source.
The parasite that causes cyclosporiasis is microscopic and can lead to diarrhea and other intestinal issues.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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