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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Mike Stobbe | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 8, 2026
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Key points Michigan officials initially announced the outbreak with over 170 cases, which has since surged to 992, including about 40 hospitalizations. Further details on the outbreak, including investigations in 28 other states, are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
A parasitic infection outbreak in Michigan has grown to over 1,000 cases, with nearly 1,000 people diagnosed. The infection causes weeks of watery diarrhea, but no deaths have been reported.
The source of the cyclospora infections remains unidentified. Michigan officials initially announced the outbreak with over 170 cases, which has since surged to 992, including about 40 hospitalizations.
Further details on the outbreak, including investigations in 28 other states, are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: News Published: July 8, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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