Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads Across Midwest, CDC Investigates
Michigan is experiencing a significant outbreak of Cyclospora, a stomach parasite, with cases increasing by 400% and now affecting 17 states across the Midwest. The CDC has initiated a traceback investigation as the source remains unknown.
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Cyclospora outbreaks grow in the Midwest
Michigan reports 1,250 cases of cyclospora and CDC surveillance shows cases in 17 states. The CDC has initiated a traceback investigation, as the source is not yet known.
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This State Is Ground Zero For The "Explosive" Diarrhea Parasite As Cases Explode 400% Michigan is getting hit hardest in a fast-spreading nationwide outbreak of a stomach parasite, with cases exploding more than fourfold in a matter of days. The state saw infections skyrocket from 170 to 681 by Monday, the biggest single jump reported anywhere in the country, according to health officials. New York has logged 120 cases since May 1, a state official told The Post, while Texas...
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