As of July 9, Michigan has reported 1,251 cases of a diarrheal parasite outbreak, with 44 individuals hospitalized. The outbreak began with two cases on June 22 and saw a significant increase in reports, reaching 572 cases by July 4. On July 8, the state recorded 239 new cases, marking the highest single-day total. The outbreak is concentrated in the southeastern region of Michigan, where health officials are working to identify the source of the parasite, which is transmitted through food and water. Ohio is also experiencing a rise in cases, with reports indicating over 500 cases.
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Michigan reports over 1,200 cases of diarrheal parasite outbreak
Michigan has reported a total of 1,251 cases of a diarrheal parasite outbreak as of July 9, with 44 hospitalizations. The outbreak began on June 22 and has rapidly increased, particularly in the southeastern part of the state. Ohio is also seeing a rise in cases, exceeding 500.
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Michigan's explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases
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Michigan reports over 1,200 cases of diarrheal parasite outbreak