CDC searches for source of parasite linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea
CDC races to pinpoint source of Cyclospora outbreak sparking explosive diarrhea across 17 states
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The brief
A parasitic infection identified as Cyclospora is causing an outbreak of explosive diarrhea in the United States. CDC reports 145 confirmed cases across 17 states, with additional reports of 140 Americans ill in more than a dozen states.
Coverage highlights the agency’s active search for the contamination source. Local outlets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia, among others, have reported the surge, with stations such as FOX 32 Chicago, WAFB, News4JAX, WGN-TV and CBS News noting the rapid spread and state health departments launching investigations.
Future updates will focus on CDC’s findings about the infection’s origin and any public health advisories issued by state health agencies. Monitoring will continue in the identified states as officials track new cases and seek to contain the outbreak.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 136d ago.
Quick answers
What parasite is causing the outbreak?
The illness is linked to Cyclospora, a tiny parasite that causes cyclosporiasis and explosive diarrhea.
How many cases have been reported and in how many states?
CDC is tracking 145 confirmed cases across 17 states, with reports of 140 Americans sickened in over a dozen states.
What actions are health authorities taking?
CDC is searching for the source of the parasite, while state health departments in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and other affected areas are investigating and issuing warnings.
Coverage (16)
- Foodborne Parasitic Outbreak That Causes 'Explosive' Diarrhea Has Spread to 17 States People.com · 136d ago
- 'Explosive' diarrhea parasite hits Illinois as CDC searches for source FOX 32 Chicago · 136d ago
- ‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported in 17 states; Louisiana included WAFB · 136d ago
- CDC tracks 145 cases of intestinal illness caused by tiny parasite across 17 states, including Florida and Georgia News4JAX · 136d ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states, including Illinois WGN-TV · 136d ago
- Michigan health officials warn of ‘large and growing outbreak’ of cyclosporiasis ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 136d ago
- 140 Americans in over a dozen states sickened by nasty diarrhea-causing parasite as CDC investigates FOX Weather · 136d ago
- Cyclospora illness counts spike in Southeast Michigan, health officials investigating cause CBS News · 136d ago
- Michigan tracking 'sudden and large' spike in illness caused by parasite The Detroit News · 136d ago
- Tps to prevent cyclospora infection and explosive diarrhea Detroit Free Press · 136d ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states FOX21 News Colorado · 136d ago
- Outbreak of parasite causing explosive diarrhea spreads to Ohio The Columbus Dispatch · 136d ago
- MDHHS investigating ‘sudden and large increase’ of Cyclospora infections in Michigan WILX · 136d ago
- CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states Fox 59 · 136d ago
- String of cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Shiawassee County WLNS 6 News · 136d ago
- CDC searches for source of parasite linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea NewsNation · 136d ago
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