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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The brief
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.
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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (8)
- Number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rises to over 700 The Detroit News · 4h ago
- What is cyclosporiasis? Dozens of cases of stomach bug going around reported in Illinois as parasite outbreak grows: IDPH ABC7 Chicago · 4h ago
- ‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cases Pass 700 in Michigan As At Least 3 More States See Spikes. How to Stay Safe TODAY.com · 4h ago
- Is the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite in Philadalphia? USA Today · 4h ago
- Stomach parasite that causes severe diarrhea has reached Virginia WJLA · 4h ago
- Multiple US states see alarming increase in cases of parasitic illness that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea The Guardian · 4h ago
- Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak nearly quadruples in a week, reaching over 700 cases, 38 hospitalizations CBS News · 4h ago
- Michigan parasitic diarrhea cases swell to 681: How to prevent it Detroit Free Press · 4h ago
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