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What to know about the sickness causing explosive diarrhea across North Carolina, US
A cyclosporiasis outbreak causing explosive diarrhea has led to 145 reported cases in North Carolina since May 2026, with surges also noted in Michigan and Ohio. The CDC reports 145 nationwide cases across 17 states as of June 16, with no evidence of a single outbreak source. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and weight loss, treatable with antibiotics.
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