Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing weeks of watery diarrhea. The outbreak is the largest in state history and one of the nation's biggest in years.
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Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with cyclosporiasis, caused by the Cyclospora parasite, marking one of the largest outbreaks in years. Cases have also surged in Ohio and other states.
- Nearly 1,000 cases reported in Michigan since June 22
- Ohio reports over 400 cases across multiple states
- No deaths reported; source of outbreak remains unknown
- Symptoms include explosive diarrhea, cramps, nausea, fatigue
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| Cases In Ohio | Broad Agreement | Over 400 cases reported across multiple states. |
Cases In Michigan
▼CBS News and UPI report different numbers of cases.
Cases In Ohio
Broad AgreementOver 400 cases reported across multiple states.
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The source of the infections remains unidentified, though investigations are ongoing in 28 other states, including Ohio, where over 400 cases have been reported. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 17 states have confirmed cases from early May to June 16.
The CDC notes that cyclosporiasis is not usually life-threatening but can cause severe symptoms, including explosive diarrhea, cramps, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, low-grade fever and vomiting. The parasite spreads through contaminated food or water, often linked to fresh produce like raspberries, salad greens, basil, cilantro and snow peas.
Michigan officials recommend purchasing whole heads of lettuce instead of prewashed bagged salads and thoroughly washing produce before consumption. Cooking vegetables when possible is also advised to reduce the risk of infection. The CDC emphasizes that while cyclosporiasis cases are rising, there is no evidence of a single multistate outbreak.
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