What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several states, and how to avoid it
A parasitic illness causing severe diarrhea is spreading across multiple US states, with a significant spike in cases reported in Michigan.
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Cyclosporiasis cases increased across multiple US states, including Michigan, Illinois, and Virginia. In Michigan, cases rose to over 700 with 38 hospitalizations.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
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Questions people are asking
Which states are affected by the parasite?
Coverage specifically mentions Virginia and Michigan, while The Guardian notes that multiple US states are seeing an increase in cases.
What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?
The illness causes severe and explosive diarrhea.
How severe is the outbreak in Michigan?
According to CBS News, there are over 700 cases and 38 hospitalizations, representing a near-quadrupling of cases in one week.
What happened
Cyclosporiasis is causing a surge of illness across several US states, including Virginia. In Michigan, the outbreak has grown rapidly, with reports indicating a near-quadrupling of cases within a single week.
Coverage from CBS News and the Detroit Free Press emphasizes the scale of the Michigan outbreak, citing over 700 cases and 38 hospitalizations. The Guardian describes the increase in cases across multiple states as alarming, noting the parasite causes explosive diarrhea.
Future coverage is expected to focus on prevention methods and the continued spread of the parasite, as the Detroit Free Press has already begun addressing how to avoid infection.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 48d ago.
Sources (9)
- Think you have the 'poop parasite' in Philadelphia? What to do USA Today · 48d ago
- Number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rises to over 700 The Detroit News · 48d ago
- What is cyclosporiasis? Dozens of cases of stomach bug going around reported in Illinois as parasite outbreak grows: IDPH ABC7 Chicago · 48d ago
- ‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cases Pass 700 in Michigan As At Least 3 More States See Spikes. How to Stay Safe TODAY.com · 48d ago
- Is the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite in Philadalphia? USA Today · 48d ago
- Stomach parasite that causes severe diarrhea has reached Virginia WJLA · 48d ago
- Multiple US states see alarming increase in cases of parasitic illness that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea The Guardian · 48d ago
- Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak nearly quadruples in a week, reaching over 700 cases, 38 hospitalizations CBS News · 48d ago
- Michigan parasitic diarrhea cases swell to 681: How to prevent it Detroit Free Press · 48d ago
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