State health officials in Michigan and Ohio are reporting over 2,800 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes symptoms including watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. This outbreak follows funding cuts to state and local health departments made by the Trump administration, which affected programs coordinating information on foodborne illnesses, including cyclospora.
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US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Exceeds 2,800 Cases
The US is experiencing a cyclosporiasis outbreak with more than 2,800 reported cases, primarily in Michigan and Ohio. This situation has emerged following funding cuts to health departments that impacted foodborne illness monitoring programs.
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US outbreak of parasite causing ‘watery diarrhea’ rises to more than 2,800 cases
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US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Exceeds 2,800 Cases