Explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak
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Michigan health officials are investigating a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak after more than 300 cases were reported across mid-Michigan and southeast Michigan in the past nine days. The Michigan
Health officials are tracking a seasonal spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.
A parasitic illness causing severe diarrhea is spreading across 17 US states, with over 145 cases reported and 20 hospitalizations. New York leads in infections, followed by Texas and Illinois. Health officials are investigating potential links to contaminated produce,
Tennessee and 16 other states experience uptick in cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic disease causing "explosive" bowel movements.
