{
  "id": 25985,
  "title": "How cyclospora's biology has created the perfect infectious storm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/30/how-cyclosporas-biology-has-created-the-perfect-infectious-storm",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-07-30T20:30:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NPR Health",
    "slug": "npr-health",
    "url": "https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5909644/how-cyclosporas-biology-has-created-the-perfect-infectious-storm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Cyclospora, the parasite that's been wreaking havoc in people's digestive systems over the past month, starts with a single cell. The parasite passes through human intestines to reproduce. Their complex biology contributes to why it's so hard to kick, leading to infections that can last for weeks or months.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}