dehydration
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It is generally not life-threatening, but can cause dehydration.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The illness generally isn’t deadly, but diarrhea—which if untreated may last a month—can cause dangerous dehydration.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
If left untreated, a cyclosporiasis infection can lead to dehydration quickly in the warm summer months, particularly among the elderly, young children and those with a compromised immune system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
After dozens of rounds of diarrhea, she went to the local emergency room, where she said she was diagnosed with cyclosporiasis and treated for severe dehydration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Derek’s coma was low grade, and in truth he probably would have been all right even if Brian had not made the run—although he would have suffered significantly from dehydration.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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