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
The findings suggest that FA may act as a natural regulator of intestinal motility.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 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
Following him, another Americano who spoke good Spanish discussed intestinal parasites.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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