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Infectious disease expert weighs in on parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea'
Michigan has reported more than 700 cases since late June, and health officials have not identified a common source.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a Cyclospora outbreak affecting 18 states, with Michigan emerging as the hardest-hit area reporting more than 700 cases since late June.
- Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection caused by ingesting contaminated food or water, according to the CDC, and is not transmitted directly between people but spreads through tainted produce.
- Patients typically experience cramping, bloating, and "explosive diarrhea," according to health officials, who recommend thoroughly washing fresh fruits and vegetables under running water before consumption.
- Investigators have yet to identify a common source for the outbreak, according to the CDC, while Dr. Kleper De Almeida, an infectious diseases and internal medicine specialist, advises those with sudden diarrhea to seek medical help.
- State health departments report unusual spikes beyond Michigan, with Illinois documenting 141 cases and North Carolina 69 cases, prompting experts to urge heightened vigilance during summer months when produce consumption peaks.
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From an investigation into possible shots fired in a north Phoenix neighborhood that led police to a deadly crash to over a dozen states reporting cases of a parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of July 8.
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