A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened over 1,400 people in Michigan and Ohio in 2026. The post Over 1,400 Hit by ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite in Michigan and Ohio - No Source Found Yet appeared first on The Hearty Soul.

Symptoms can come and go for weeks if left untreated.

The illness is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which spreads via food or water contaminated with feces, usually on farms. Health officials are still investigating the sourc

Infections caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora have been reported in at least 18 states, with numbers continuing to climb. Contaminated fresh produce is typically the source of the infection, called cyclosporiasis. Washing fresh produce ...

Some patients with COVID-19 experience gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly diarrhea, as the first sign of illness, according to a new study. Among this subset of patients – who have mild disease overall – respiratory symptoms show up only later in ...

For those experiencing paradoxical diarrhea, the body sends confusing signals that can leave both patients and healthcare providers perplexed. This unusual digestive condition creates a seemingly impossible situation: constipation and diarrhea occurring ...

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