A cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected multiple US states, causing thousands of cases of explosive diarrhoea linked to contaminated food or water.
Michigan is the worst-hit state
Jul 10, 2026
04:25 pm
What's the storyA diarrheal disease caused by a parasite, cyclosporiasis, has been spreading across the United States, with thousands of reported cases in the past few weeks.
The infection is marked by frequent and watery diarrhea. It can be contracted through food or water contaminated with the microscopic parasite.
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What to know about the current situation
