What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several states, and how to avoid it
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has surged in Michigan and spread to at least three other states, causing severe diarrhea and numerous hospitalizations.
Questions people are asking
Which states are affected by the parasite?
Michigan and Virginia are confirmed, and coverage indicates at least three more states are seeing spikes.
What are the symptoms of the infection?
The parasite causes severe and 'explosive' diarrhea.
How many people have been hospitalized in Michigan?
According to CBS News, there have been 38 hospitalizations.
What happened
Cases of the cyclosporpora parasite are rising across several states. In Michigan, the outbreak has nearly quadrupled in one week, with reports indicating between 681 and over 700 cases and 38 hospitalizations.
Coverage from CBS News, TODAY.com, and the Detroit Free Press emphasizes the rapid growth of the spike in Michigan. Other outlets, including WJLA and USA Today, report that the parasite has reached Virginia and raise questions regarding its presence in Philadelphia.
Future reporting is expected to focus on prevention methods and the ongoing spread of the parasite beyond the initially affected regions.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.
Sources (8)
- Think you have the 'poop parasite' in Philadelphia? What to do USA Today · 45d ago
- Number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rises to over 700 The Detroit News · 45d ago
- Illinois health department reports "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases CBS News · 45d ago
- ‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cases Pass 700 in Michigan As At Least 3 More States See Spikes. How to Stay Safe TODAY.com · 45d ago
- Is the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite in Philadalphia? USA Today · 45d ago
- Stomach parasite that causes severe diarrhea has reached Virginia WJLA · 45d ago
- Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak nearly quadruples in a week, reaching over 700 cases, 38 hospitalizations CBS News · 45d ago
- Michigan parasitic diarrhea cases swell to 681: How to prevent it Detroit Free Press · 45d ago broke it first
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