cases explosive diarrheal parasite As of July 9, Michigan has reported 1,251 cases. 44 of them were hospitalized. Meanwhile, across the border in Ohio, cases are also rising rapidly, with more than 500 reported.
There is an epidemic in Michigan It started with two reported cases on June 22 and increased sharply in early July. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 572 cases as of July 4. Wednesday, July 8, saw 239 cases, the highest single-day tally ever. The current total of 1,251 jobs includes 159 job reports received on July 9.
The epicenter of the outbreak is in the southeastern corner of the state, where health officials from multiple jurisdictions are working feverishly to identify and interview cases to trace the source or sources of the food- and waterborne parasite.
Microscopic danger
He is a parasite Cyclospora cayetanensisa microscopic, single-celled protozoan that is shed in feces and usually infects humans in the United States through contaminated produce, although it can also be spread through contaminated drinking water. In recent years, between 2,000 and 5,000 cases have been reported annually in the United States, and the parasite thrives during the summer months. Cases are usually highest in June and July.
While it remains to be seen whether this will be a record year for cyclosporiasis cases nationally, it is certain that Michigan is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak. In past years, the number of annual jobs in the state has been close to 50; The incident in July is 25 times more than the usual number. Investigators have not yet determined how people became ill, and the number of cases continues to rise.
