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Michigan sees explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite with over 700 cases
Published 7 July 2026 ยท health
Cases of a diarrhea-causing intestinal parasite have exploded in Michigan over the last two weeks in an outbreak that still has no clear source. As
Cases of a diarrhea-causing intestinal parasite have exploded in Michigan over the last two weeks in an outbreak that still has no clear source. As of July 6, the state has received reports of over 700 cases since June 22, along with 36 hospitalizations, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHSS) told Ars Technica on Tuesday. On June 30, the health department reported 170 cases, which rose to 572 on July 4. Read full article Comments
Published: July 8, 2026 โข 3:59 AM IST ยท Updated: July 8, 2026 โข 4:35 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Cases of a diarrhea-causing intestinal parasite have exploded in Michigan over the last two weeks in an outbreak that still has no clear source.
As of July 6, the state has received reports of over 700 cases since June 22, along with 36 hospitalizations, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHSS) told Ars Technica on Tuesday.
On June 30, the health department reported 170 cases, which rose to 572 on July 4. Read full article Comments