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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Tracking a Silent Threat | Global News

Published
July 14, 2026
Duration
1:48
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Last updated
Jul 15, 2026

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Summary

A nasty parasitic outbreak is sweeping across 30 states, sickening over 3,000 people—with Michigan hardest hit. Caused by cyclosporiasis, it triggers debilitating diarrhea and is notoriously hard to track because symptoms take days to appear and testing food is complex and resource-heavy. Experts blame slashed federal health budgets, forcing states to sho…

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A nasty parasitic outbreak is sweeping across 30 states, sickening over 3,000 people—with Michigan hardest hit. Caused by cyclosporiasis, it triggers debilitating diarrhea and is notoriously hard to track because symptoms take days to appear and testing food is complex and resource-heavy. Experts blame slashed federal health budgets, forcing states to shoulder the burden with limited tools. CDC is still piecing together the mystery, urging listeners to wash produce, avoid risky fruits, and cook

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