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Wayne County health officials track 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases amid growing Michigan outbreak
ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 • • health
Key Points:
- Wayne County health officials are monitoring 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases amid a larger outbreak affecting over 300 people across southeast Michigan.
- Cyclosporiasis is caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spread through contaminated food or water, especially fresh produce, and is not usually transmitted person to person.
- Symptoms include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, nausea, fatigue, and low-grade fever, often appearing 2 to 14 days after exposure and potentially lasting weeks without treatment.
- Health officials are collaborating with state and local agencies to investigate the outbreak and recommend precautions such as washing hands, thoroughly rinsing produce, and seeking medical care for severe symptoms.
- The source of the outbreak remains unidentified as the investigation continues.
