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David James

Michigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of explosive diarrhea outbreak, specific produce may be contaminated with human feces

Michigan and several other states have been struggling with an outbreak of explosive diarrhea, which has been linked to contamination of food and water by human feces.

The culprit is the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis. This illness isn’t uncommon, and ABC reported that in an average year, Michigan reports around 50 cases. This year? As per the latest data from Michigan Advance, 2,640 cases have been recorded.

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