A US outbreak of a parasite causing ‘watery diarrhea’ has risen to more than 2,800 cases. The cyclosporiasis outbreak comes a year after the Trump administration cut funding for state and local health departments.
State health officials in Michigan and Ohio are reporting thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes ‘watery diarrhea’, loss of appetite and weight loss.
Key Facts
- More than 2,800 cases of cyclosporiasis reported.
- Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection.
- The outbreak comes a year after Trump administration cut funding for state and local health departments.
The Story
What is Cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that causes ‘watery diarrhea’, loss of appetite and weight loss.
Who is Affected?
State health officials in Michigan and Ohio are reporting thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis.
What We Know — and What We Don’t
Verified by the source:
- The cyclosporiasis outbreak has risen to more than 2,800 cases.
- The outbreak comes a year after the Trump administration cut funding for state and local health departments.
Still unconfirmed:
- The exact cause of the outbreak.
- The full extent of the outbreak.
Why it Matters
The cyclosporiasis outbreak highlights the importance of funding for state and local health departments in preventing and responding to public health crises. For more information on health and science topics, visit our category archive.
What to Watch
Further updates on the outbreak and any response from health officials are expected. The situation is being closely monitored by health authorities.