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Cyclosporiasis Surge Hits Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s cyclosporiasis cases have exploded, jumping from 50 to 216 in just one week—nearly double the usual seasonal total. Across the country, over 10,000 cases and more than 500 hospitalizations have been reported since May, with Michigan linking two deaths (both in vulnerable populations) to the parasite. Investigators are probing a multi-state outbreak potentially tied to iceberg lettuce, after a major produce company issued a recall; however, over 12,000 unconfirmed cases remain under investigation. While typically causing mild diarrhea, the rapid surge is raising alarms—and health…
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