Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, are nearing 1,000 in Michigan, local health officials said Wednesday.
Since June 22, at least 992 cases have been confirmed, a spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) told ABC News. At least 36 people have been hospitalized.
Typically, the state sees about 50 cases per year, meaning cases are nearly 20 times higher than on average.
It’d be nice if we had some kind of functioning food safety organization to get to the bottom of this outbreak.
I just found it easier to stop eating… I’m saving a ton of money. This is America!
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Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have topped 1,200 in Michigan, local health officials said Thursday.
Cases jumped by 200 overnight for a total of 1,251, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) . At least 36 people have been hospitalized. Michigan typically sees about 50 cases per year.
If I hear one motherfucker talk about Ivermectin being some kind of super-drug…
My coworker got it. I’m leery of supermarket produce right now…
One symptom: “explosive diarrhea”
Wash your hands, fruits and veggies first !!
Michigan is out of control, they also have a local strain of gonnorhea infecting brains.
