Diarrhea Outbreak Linked To Parasite Spreads Across Multiple States

A Cyclospora outbreak has grown to more than 3,000 confirmed cases in Michigan and Ohio, with health officials still searching for the source of the infections, reported by CNN.

According to the report, Michigan has recorded 2,640 cases and 44 hospitalizations, while Ohio has reported 434 cases since June 1, including 28 hospitalizations.

The report said Cyclospora infections are usually caused by consuming contaminated food or water rather than through person-to-person transmission. Fresh produce and recreational water are common sources of exposure.

Symptoms include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps and bloating, and severe dehydration can require hospitalization. According to the report, the infection is typically treated with the antibiotic combination sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim.

Health officials advise thoroughly washing and cooking produce and exercising caution around recreational water while the investigation continues.

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Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to an ABC News tally. pic.twitter.com/XPBkoCfF29

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Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fatigue, and nausea, and can last for weeks or even months without proper treatment.

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