CDC searches for source of parasite linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea
The CDC is investigating a multi-state parasitic outbreak causing "explosive" diarrhea, with cases now reported across 17 states.
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The brief
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is searching for the source of a parasitic outbreak characterized by "explosive" diarrhea. The illness has spread to 17 states, including Louisiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. In Michigan, health officials are investigating a "sudden and large" increase in infections.
Coverage from FOX Weather reports that 140 Americans have been sickened. Outlets including The Hill, People.com, and various local affiliates such as WAFB and WGN-TV highlight the rapid spike in cases and the specific symptoms to watch for. In Michigan, the Detroit Free Press and WDIV Local 4 identify the parasite as Cyclospora.
Investigation efforts are currently focused on identifying the source of the foodborne parasite. Coverage from local Michigan outlets indicates that Shiawassee County has confirmed a string of cyclosporiasis cases.
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Quick answers
How many people have been affected so far?
According to FOX Weather, 140 Americans have been sickened.
Which parasite is causing the outbreak?
Reports from the Detroit Free Press, FOX 2 Detroit, and WDIV Local 4 identify the parasite as Cyclospora.
How many states are involved in the outbreak?
Coverage from People.com and WAFB states that the illness has spread to 17 states.
Coverage (18)
- Cyclospora illness counts spike in Southeast Michigan, health officials investigating cause CBS News · 19h ago
- ‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported in 17 states; Louisiana included WAFB · 19h ago
- Parasitic illness cases are spiking: The symptoms to watch for, including ‘explosive’ diarrhea The Hill · 19h ago
- Foodborne Parasitic Outbreak That Causes 'Explosive' Diarrhea Has Spread to 17 States People.com · 19h ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states The Hill · 19h ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states, including Illinois WGN-TV · 19h ago
- Michigan tracking 'sudden and large' spike in illness caused by parasite The Detroit News · 1d ago
- Tps to prevent cyclospora infection and explosive diarrhea Detroit Free Press · 1d ago
- 'Explosive' diarrhea parasite hits Illinois as CDC searches for source FOX 32 Chicago · 1d ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states FOX21 News Colorado · 1d ago
- 140 Americans in over a dozen states sickened by nasty diarrhea-causing parasite as CDC investigates FOX Weather · 1d ago
- Cyclosporiasis in Michigan: Latest case counts and what to know FOX 2 Detroit · 1d ago
- Michigan health officials warn of ‘large and growing outbreak’ of cyclosporiasis ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 1d ago
- Outbreak of parasite causing explosive diarrhea spreads to Ohio The Columbus Dispatch · 1d ago
- MDHHS investigating ‘sudden and large increase’ of Cyclospora infections in Michigan WILX · 1d ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states Fox 59 · 1d ago
- String of cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Shiawassee County WLNS 6 News · 1d ago
- CDC searches for source of parasite linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea NewsNation · 1d ago broke it first
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