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Wednesday, July 08, 2026
What to know about the foodborne illness that causes explosive diarrhea

A nasty gastrointestinal bug is rapidly spreading in several states, with more than 700 cases confirmed in Michigan over the last few weeks. The demand for tests for cyclosporiasis, a pathogen often caused by contaminated fresh produce, is so intense, with many patients seeking help for diarrhea, that labs can’t keep up.

Meanwhile, health officials are scrambling to figure out what people are eating that’s making them sick.

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