Cyclospora Outbreak Now Spans Multiple States with More Than 700 Cases in Michigan Alone

1,000 Cyclospora Cases Reported in Michigan

Michigan has recorded nearly 1,000 cases of Cyclospora infection in the largest outbreak of the parasitic illness in the state's history, with no deaths reported so far.

Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Tops 992 Cases in Two Weeks, Nearly 20 Times the State Average

Michigan reports 992 Cyclospora cases since June 22 — 20x the annual average. Outbreak spans 8 counties and multiple states with no food source found yet.

Skyrocketing: Food-borne illness cases spike as Michigan declares outbreak * WorldNetDaily * by Elyse Apel, The Center Square

Source link Cases of cyclosporiasis, a food-borne illness, are skyrocketing in Michigan as the state declares it an outbreak. In a typical year, Michigan only identifies around 50 cyclosporiasis cases.

‘Explosive diarrhea’ causing parasite spreads in US, source still unknown

Michigan — the state with the highest infection count — recorded 1,251 total cases of Cyclosporiasis on Thursday, a 26 jump from the previous day.

Parasitic outbreak in Michigan tops 1,000 cases: Should you be concerned?

What began as a relatively small cluster of cases has grown into the largest outbreak of its kind in Michigan history. More than 1,000 people have now been diagnosed with cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection, making it one of the nation’s largest Cyclospora outbreaks in recent years. Mystery ailment The Associated Press reports that no...

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.

[Photo] A "large and growing"

A large and growing outbreak of a parasitic infection is spreading in Michigan, health officials warned this week.As of Thursday, more than 300 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection, have been confirmed, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) told ABC News. Typically, the state only sees about 50 cases per year, according to MDHHS.The parasite usually spreads through food or water contaminated with feces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).https://abcnews.com/Health/large-growing-parasitic-infection-outbreak-spreading-michigan-health/story?id=134404415@WeTheMedia

More than 170 sickened in parasitic illness outbreak in Michigan

More than 170 people have been sickened in a large and growing outbreak of a parasitic diarrheal illness in Michigan, far above the number of cases typically reported in the state over an entire year, health officials say. No source has been identified. The illness, known as cyclosporiasis, has been reported in Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, [] The post More than 170 sickened in parasitic illness outbreak in Michigan appeared first on BNO News.

Cases of explosive diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis are rising fast in the U.S.

Cyclosporiasis case numbers have skyrocketed from several dozen nationwide in June to now more than 1,000 in the state of Michigan alone

Parasitic infection causing ‘explosive’ stomach illness exceeds 1,000 cases in northern state

More than 1,000 cyclosporiasis cases have been diagnosed in Michigan and Ohio as the CDC races to identify the source of the parasitic outbreak.

Outbreak of parasite causing weeks-long diarrhea infects nearly 1K in Michigan

parasitic infection that causes weeks of watery diarrhea has infected nearly 1,000 people in Michigan. The size of the outbreak makes it the largest in Michigan history and one of the nation’s largest in years. The source of the cyclospora infections hasn’t been determined, but investigations into similar illnesses are underway in 28 other states, []...Click to read more

Outbreak of parasite infection grows to over 1,000 cases in Michigan

Outbreak of parasite infection grows to over 1,000 cases in Michigan

Hundreds of New Cases Reported as the Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Gets Worse

Reported cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan have more than tripled over the past week.

Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC

The Public Health Agency of Canada says the outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has infected more than 1,200 people in Michigan has not spread to Canada based on current information. The midwestern state announced an outbreak of cyclospora last week, saying more than 170 people had been infected. That number climbed to 1,251 Thursday, [] The post Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Everything You Need To Know About The Cyclospora Outbreak

Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, has been spreading throughout the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported in Michigan.

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The latest outbreak has claimed more than 100 lives so far and infected more than 1,300 others across several states.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 31 US states

Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 31 US states

Michigan tracking 'sudden and large' spike in illness caused by parasite

LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan is working to identify the cause of a sudden and large increase in an infection that causes gastrointestinal issues. State health officials have identified 174 cases of cyclosporiasis across southern ...

Explosive Diarrhea Wave Hits Michigan

When a normally rare parasite suddenly sickens more than a thousand people, it is not a freak event but the visible tip of how modern food systems, global produce trade, and basic sanitation intersect — and sometimes fail. At a Glance A large cyclosporiasis outbreak has pushed Michigan’s annual case count from about 50 to []

A parasite causing diarrhea is spreading in U.S. as officials investigate

As of July 1, the CDC reported 145 cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states from May 1 through June 16, with 20 people being hospitalized.

Taco Bell Pulls Ingredients as ‘Explosive’ Parasite Outbreak Spreads

Mike Kemp / In Pictures via Getty ImagesTaco Bell has temporarily removed several fresh ingredients from some restaurants as health officials investigate a growing outbreak of the Cyclospora parasite, which can trigger bouts of “explosive,” watery diarrhea. Signs posted at several Michigan locations say lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and cilantro-onion mix are unavailable. The ingredients are used in menu items including tacos, the Crunchwrap Supreme, and some Cantina Chicken offerings. The move comes as Michigan battles its largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, with nearly 1,000 confirmed cases. Only 40 of those cases have required hospitalization. Health authorities have not identified the source of the parasite and it remains unclear whether any Taco Bell customers have been infected. Cyclospora spreads through contaminated water or raw produce tainted with human waste and can take up to two weeks to cause symptoms. Seventeen states, including New York, Texas, Ohio, and Virginia, have reported cases. No deaths have been reported.Read it at Daily MailRead more at The Daily Beast.

Cyclospora, the explosive diarrhea parasite, has reached Mass. Here’s what to know.

Massachusetts is among more than a dozen states with documented cases of cyclosporiasis, a stomach-churning parasitic infection spread through food or water. The post Cyclospora, the explosive diarrhea parasite, has reached Mass. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

What to know about the cyclospora outbreak, a diarrhea-causing parasite

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea. Nearly 1,000 people have been diagnosed with cyclospora as of Wednesday, though no deaths have been reported. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Experts say they can’t find the cause of parasite behind ‘explosive diarrhea’ infecting hundreds across US

There are now more than 700 cases in Michigan, up from just 572 over the weekend, as other states also see increase

'Explosive diarrhoea' parasite outbreak in US: Over 1000 cases reported in weeks, Michigan worst hit

'Explosive diarrhoea' parasite outbreak in US: Over 1000 cases reported in weeks, Michigan worst hit

World : US CDC Investigates 145 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 17 States

LOS ANGELES, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The United States (US) Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states so far this year, and has been investigating potential clusters and potential sources of infection, Xinhua reported.

A parasite is giving 1,000+ Americans 'explosive' diarrhea

A parasite that usually causes about 50 illnesses a year in Michigan has now sickened nearly 1,000 people there, part of a nationwide spike that hasn't been traced to a source. According to a state-by-state map at The Hill, more than a thousand Americans have come down with cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can trigger explosive diarrhea. — Read the rest The post A parasite is giving 1,000+ Americans 'explosive' diarrhea appeared first on Boing Boing.

Michigan's explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases

In neighboring Ohio, cases have reportedly reached over 500.

A Parasite Found in Fresh Herbs and Berries Is Sickening Hundreds Across 17 States

A cyclospora parasite linked to fresh herbs, raspberries, and Caesar salad kits has sickened more than 170 people in seven Michigan counties since June 22, triple the state's annual norm, while the CDC tracks 145 separate cases across 17 states with no source identified.

Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Spreads Across America Ahead of Independence Day

CDC urgently seeking source of parasitic Cyclospora outbreak that has spread to hundreds in Michigan and 20 other states. The post Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Spreads Across America Ahead of Independence Day first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

At least 25 deaths over Fourth of July weekend attributed to heat

More than two dozen people have died nationwide, primarily in New Jersey, over the Fourth of July weekend due to the unrelenting heat. New Jersey officials recorded at least 22 heat-related deaths during the heat dome, which has now subsided. At least two more deaths were confirmed in Mississippi, and another was reported in Illinois. []

Diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis exceeds 1,000 cases in U.S. What Californians should know

Several states, primarily in the Midwest and on the East Coast, have reported thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic disease that can cause an extended bout of debilitating diarrhea. There have been cases of cyclosporiasis infection in California this year, but none has been linked to the current outbreak. Public health officials, however, have []

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea.

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