# What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several states, and how to avoid it

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-07 15:29 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.9

## Executive Summary
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has surged in Michigan and spread to at least three other states, causing severe diarrhea and numerous hospitalizations.

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Michigan, Virginia, Stay Safe, Stomach, Cases Pass, Michigan As At Least, More States See Spikes How, Philadalphia

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Today | Think you have the 'poop parasite' in Philadelphia? What to do | 2026-07-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPM2xhQmJXLVd5SXAwRnhMdXB0dTNFTHo1aUs3MWJDVUJzTEtISEFoYUI0bUN3VXF6VlRwa1FtTldfb0dDRnlIT3k4XzRtY1ZtTENhS2V6bDROaDN2ZEhwb2RUNHROZ2x1YWlIWUh5Qkl2blNnbXNIYmo1MVJSWDZpUVNlbURCZjNKMjJmRURPeXB1dFY4d2ZFRkZuMklMWmpLZEk2bnFtbWVja1FDcndZdENNUWJNMlBlNk93?oc=5) |
| The Detroit News | Number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rises to over 700 | 2026-07-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQVF9zdlF0RmhCSVRud3hlYURENzhFRm82NWpTSGVub3VXQVF5QlQwUTk5cmNfS0FNM2NiMGdqb19sZl9XMUs5cnNMTzlfVThZYXB6Vl9DSVJ6Ti1FTnk2MUx6OFZoeEd3ellfdzdySnFRRmR0YjNJNEljS0F5RTNUT3BLcnBicjRFVFg5TXFlOTNHLWlhZ01uWXcxbFVxYmFXdlV0ZnR2NEZyd2Frck8zSTVRbndEN1B2dG1vZGcwNl9UNW54V09qLXZZRE85NmtVaDhPWQ?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Illinois health department reports "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases | 2026-07-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQb0RSbmJyLW1ZYnBkcWk3ekN4VnlQTVR4LWlNSktLbDlyREdfcnc5MFV4alhIQlM1NGZvUVMyYTlROUtPYWtaeW51Z1ZPQ0V5cEU1Mm5kZGtFb2FkWTZqbnpadDJZOGxQMnNIZTNGbXkzODB6ZkxUS2JHcjRmbDAwT095VVZmM01WdGtfcDZqdWtCZFpia3Rfdg?oc=5) |
| TODAY.com | ‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cases Pass 700 in Michigan As At Least 3 More States See Spikes. How to Stay Safe | 2026-07-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNSkNYN0E5Tm80ckdJWFEwajdUb3duMGZLU3dlMXpXNzJXWllaeXVVUUphazZXVnJRSWFiZVVGckN6c1pxdkZob2ktWlNRRDljd1V1eExzOUVSZWRyZUZwT3d3T0pTd2FoYzlBOXdSLTdrYTRFbDRrN2RzM3FKekl2TnZmRVVfT1I4UGlGUVdBUmVoYVBFc0cxdWdwNTNTOXVX?oc=5) |
| USA Today | Is the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite in Philadalphia? | 2026-07-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOM3ZDeUhPU296MDQ1VktDR0JxcGJ5V055WDd1OTBsOFNJR2pfVnBuQzcyRW1ETUY1WENFaGxodk5pZHZibW9xWUxJdlNFYmp2blVlSGhTUTQzVUVmSUk3RGktdHpReElFWE03UGxJRVR4YnJfSVIxTmZIR2Nic25abGgxUUdSc29FNHNGNTBtTUlvY2dvdzNTUWdFOW5GQTlXS0prZ3BVWWFnYTliM0pfRmNMU2E?oc=5) |
| WJLA | Stomach parasite that causes severe diarrhea has reached Virginia | 2026-07-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxQZHI3d3VRc2szUURoRmdkUzdMTTFtZUM1NHBCakxkVm9WdjYwampfZTVLS2w4cnVwSkhldGRMeEh0NWU5cHFJWE5DNXVnZzRpYno5NkVWcG5YSjF1RlVUaTVzdG5fY00tQlVnRllNQVdNODJuUWZkbTNJUm1tT1p4aU5RTnRuMGNONF91ZHZiazJRZ25aN3I3V0dNNnZsbGZGLTg4T2xXbFNTTVlneU9aMGs5TWwyZUxGUmZJcmhtOFczOGRyLVZIeWxiY2xsSWprVzJ0S3FURGM3WVVrUlM0?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak nearly quadruples in a week, reaching over 700 cases, 38 hospitalizations | 2026-07-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNYm84MTlkQmUwUGpuMi1iQ2xJTWI0Z2xyYVJlVGtwcTFmTFF1ZDhHcDItVzR5WlVWZkRHVVdXNG5pVHdqWUZvT1ZNM1FuU1R2U1RYTEJJc2pCb1ZiV2NaYmFTdXpSRzRKUXI2OTlqYWhkWlM2dEdwWm1ZbWFfSUdzQWVNUnphaXhpZE9NeHJR?oc=5) |
| Detroit Free Press | Michigan parasitic diarrhea cases swell to 681: How to prevent it | 2026-07-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxQUFp3WEtWMnIxVUNyMDd2NVZxMGZxcXU5blpXd3JyQlRmaTB2RFgzS3FyZG11OGI1UDJsTGtYTjJ4RVZ6V1hvUGd3UGpGNHJSMndRZlZlTzAxS2lFWGRHN051bVBPRlhubEEwczBDTnJTdjBsRTZOQUFTU2xqYk55TnlidXh6V3VzNGN1d2RadDZ0ZFFqa2Q1RFhpaDFTbFhOSXlQLUs3Q3BuZGR5ckdMNTZfYnlveWhvNGltMy1rRTNlWkk?oc=5) |

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