Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600, health officials say






Thirty-one states are now reporting cases of a parasitic intestinal disease that is making life miserable for those who contract it. has seen outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past, the cases this summer are much higher than normal and are raising real concerns about the illness.
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Thirty-one states are now reporting cases of a parasitic intestinal disease that is making life miserable for those who contract it. has seen outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past, the cases this summer are much higher than normal and are raising real concerns about the illness. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Omer Awan of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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- Thirty-one states are now reporting cases of a parasitic intestinal disease that is making life miserable for those who contract it. has seen outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past, the cases this summer are much higher than normal and are raising real concerns about the illness.
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What we know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to produce
Sources1TypeCoveragePBS NewsHour
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US outbreak of parasite causing ‘watery diarrhea’ rises to more than 2,800 cases
Sources1TypeCoverageThe Guardian US
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Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600, health officials say
Sources1TypeCoverageABC News
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3 things you need to know about cyclospora
Sources1TypeCoverageCNBC Top News
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Map: Cases of 'explosive' diarrhea illness continue to climb
Sources1TypeCoverageThe Hill
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A parasite that causes diarrhea has been detected in 31 states: How to prepare food and what to avoid
Sources1TypeCoverageBusiness Insider
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‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite invades Long Island as separate bacteria outbreak sickens dozens after music festival
Sources1TypeCoverageNew York Post