Michigan, cyclosporiasis
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The outbreak of cyclosporiasis has also affected multiple other states, including New York, Texas and Florida
Michigan health officials said cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal parasite that causes explosive diarrhea, has sickened over 225 people.
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Michigan health officials have issued a warning after more than 150 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite, were reported in the state since June 22.
