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Coverage dated July 8, 2026 to July 9, 2026

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

Headline from Kokomo Tribune

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. The source remains unidentified. Cyclospora spreads through contaminated food…

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  1. Kokomo Tribune

    Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    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. The source remains unidentified. Cyclospora spreads through contaminated food…

  2. Gizmodo

    Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Hits Grim New Milestone as Cases Top 1,000 (opens Gizmodo)

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    Health officials are reporting record numbers of the unpleasant gastrointestinal infection in southeastern Michigan.

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