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Nearly 1,000 diagnosed in Michigan outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite

The Hill
July 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Nearly 1,000 diagnosed in Michigan outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite

Nearly 1,000 Michiganders have been diagnosed with cyclospora, a parasitic infection capable of causing weeks of watery diarrhea, becoming one of the largest outbreaks of the infection in the state’s and the country’s history. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Wednesday said there have been 992 confirmed cases with 40 hospitalizations.…

Nearly 1,000 Michiganders have been diagnosed with cyclospora, a parasitic infection capable of causing weeks of watery diarrhea, becoming one of the largest outbreaks of the infection in the state’s and the country’s history. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Wednesday said there have been 992 confirmed cases with 40 hospitalizations.…