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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Nears 1,000 Cases as Source Remains Unknown
Michigan is approaching 1,000 confirmed Cyclospora cases, with Ohio also reporting a large cluster near the border. Health officials are still searching for the contaminated food source driving the outbreak, which has grown beyond typical seasonal patterns. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spread through contaminated food or water, often linked to fresh produce.
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Current reports put Michigan near or above 1,000 cases, with Ohio also reporting a large cluster near the Michigan border.
The outbreak has outgrown a routine seasonal spike
People usually become sick after eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces.
From the article
Cyclospora cases are rising in Michigan and nearby states as officials search for the contaminated food source.
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