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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak on the Rise | Bend News
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak is sweeping across Michigan and Ohio, with nearly 700 confirmed cases in Michigan alone—mostly in Detroit—and over 170 in Ohio since mid-June. Symptoms like watery diarrhea and cramping can last weeks, and while the parasite doesn’t spread easily between people, contaminated produce is the leading suspect. Health officials urge thorough washing of all produce, cutting away damaged parts, and using soap and water—not sanitizer—for handwashing. The CDC has tracked over 100 cases across 17 states with no deaths, but the outbreak is still moving, with symptoms…
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