Michigan Sees Surge in Cyclosporiasis Infections Linked to Feces-Contaminated Food or Water

Michigan health officials warn of ‘large and growing outbreak’ of cyclosporiasis

State health officials are still working to identify what caused the spread of more than 170 cases.

Health officials investigating rapidly growing parasitic outbreak in Michigan

Michigan health authorities are actively investigating what they describe as a sudden, unusually large outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite.State and local agencies are tracking more than 170 reported cases across multiple counties, including in Metro Detroit.

Cyclospora illness counts spike in Southeast Michigan, health officials investigating cause

An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.

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

Over the past 10 days, state health officials have recorded more than three times as many cases of the parasite than it normally records annually.

Cyclosporiasis in Michigan: Latest case counts and what to know

Michigan, among many other states, is getting hit with a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Here's what to know about the intestinal infection that's more common in hot weather.

Michigan sees surge in cyclosporiasis infections linked to feces-contaminated food or water

Michigan health officials have issued a warning after more than 150 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a microscopic parasite, were reported in the state since June 22.The parasitic infection spreads when people eat food or drink water that was contaminated with feces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the state typically has abou…