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Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states

Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states

Federal health officials are investigating a surge of parasitic infections causing severe gastrointestinal distress, including a significant cluster in Michigan.

Health ·3 Jul 2026, 18:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states

CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states

Federal health officials are tracking a seasonal surge of cyclosporiasis infections, while regional spikes in Michigan and Ohio suggest larger localized outbreaks.

Health ·3 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read