CDC searches for source of parasite linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea
The CDC is investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing explosive diarrhea, with 145 cases reported across 17 states.
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📍 How it ended
The CDC investigated a foodborne cyclosporiasis outbreak causing explosive diarrhea across 17 states. Over 140 cases were tracked, including spikes in Southeast Michigan.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding the source of the parasite.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The CDC is tracking 145 cases of intestinal illness caused by a tiny parasite across 17 states, including Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. In Michigan, health officials have warned of a "large and growing outbreak," with a sudden spike in infections reported in Southeast Michigan and Shiawassee County.
Coverage from News4JAX, FOX Weather, and NewsNation emphasizes the CDC's effort to identify the source of the parasite. Local outlets in Michigan, including the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, highlight the rapid increase in cases and the urgency of expert efforts to trace the cause.
Future updates will depend on the CDC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) as they continue to identify the specific source of the cyclosporiasis infections.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 20d ago.
Quick answers
What parasite is causing the outbreak?
The illness is caused by Cyclospora.
How many people have been affected so far?
The CDC is tracking 145 cases.
Which states are mentioned in the coverage?
Cases have been reported across 17 states, with specific mentions of Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio.
Coverage (16)
- ‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported in 17 states; Louisiana included WAFB · 20d ago
- 'Explosive' diarrhea parasite hits Illinois as CDC searches for source FOX 32 Chicago · 20d ago
- Foodborne Parasitic Outbreak That Causes 'Explosive' Diarrhea Has Spread to 17 States People.com · 20d ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states, including Illinois WGN-TV · 20d ago
- CDC tracks 145 cases of intestinal illness caused by tiny parasite across 17 states, including Florida and Georgia News4JAX · 21d ago
- More than 140 Americans across 17 states sickened by nasty diarrhea-causing parasite as CDC investigates FOX Weather · 21d ago
- Michigan health officials warn of ‘large and growing outbreak’ of cyclosporiasis ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 21d ago
- Michigan parasitic outbreak grows as experts race to identify source Detroit Free Press · 21d ago
- Cyclospora illness counts spike in Southeast Michigan, health officials investigating cause CBS News · 21d ago
- Michigan tracking 'sudden and large' spike in illness caused by parasite The Detroit News · 21d ago
- Tps to prevent cyclospora infection and explosive diarrhea Detroit Free Press · 21d ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states FOX21 News Colorado · 21d ago
- MDHHS investigating ‘sudden and large increase’ of Cyclospora infections in Michigan WILX · 21d ago
- Outbreak of parasite causing explosive diarrhea spreads to Ohio The Columbus Dispatch · 21d ago
- String of cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Shiawassee County WLNS 6 News · 21d ago
- CDC searches for source of parasite linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea NewsNation · 21d ago
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