A parasite behind a growing outbreak that has sicked people in several states has also been confirmed in Florida.

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According to the Florida Department of Health, around 50 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported since the outbreak began in May.

That includes five cases in Miami-Dade and another five cases in Broward.

Cyclosporiasis is a parasite that can cause weeks of diarrhea, though no deaths have been reported.

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Other common symptoms include abdominal cramping, bloating, loss of appetite and flu-like symptoms like nausea and fatigue.

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Investigators are still trying to identify the source of the outbreak.

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