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Cyclospora parasite
Coverage of Cyclospora parasite in the Nexus archive.
- This map shows which states are the hotspots of the parasitic diarrhea outbreak
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated food and water has been reported in 31 U.S. states, with Michigan having the highest number of cases. The CDC reports 843 cases nationwide, while Michigan's state data indicates 2,640 cases, suggesting potential discrepancies in reporting. Investigations point to lettuce or salads as possible sources, though no specific produce has been confirmed.