parasitic
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Shkreli came to prominence a decade ago for buying the rights to Daraprim, a drug used to treat a rare parasitic infection known as toxoplasmosis that primarily affects people who are immunocompromised.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water that can cause severe diarrhoea.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“I think a lot of people are going to be making jokes about getting parasitic diarrhea from Taco Bell for the next 20 years,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Federal health authorities were preparing late last week to link Taylor Farms to a multistate parasitic infection that has sickened thousands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Even more extraordinary in their habits are the parasitic insects.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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