Michigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of parasite outbreak
A microscopic view of the parasite cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts. Photograph: Melanie Moser/CDC/APView image in fullscreenA microscopic view of the parasite cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts. Photograph: Melanie Moser/CDC/APUS healthcareMichigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of parasite outbreakAuthorities said inquiry into cyclosporiasis outbreak was continuing but early results pointed to salad greens and lettuce What is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea?
- ▪A microscopic view of the parasite cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts.
- ▪Photograph: Melanie Moser/CDC/APView image in fullscreenA microscopic view of the parasite cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts.
- ▪Photograph: Melanie Moser/CDC/APUS healthcareMichigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of parasite outbreakAuthorities said inquiry into cyclosporiasis outbreak was continuing but early results pointed to salad greens and lettuc
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A microscopic view of the parasite cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts. Photograph: Melanie Moser/CDC/APView image in fullscreenA microscopic view of the parasite cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts. Photograph: Melanie Moser/CDC/APUS healthcareMichigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of parasite outbreakAuthorities said inquiry into cyclosporiasis outbreak was continuing but early results pointed to salad greens and lettuce What is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea? Jessica GlenzaMon 13 Jul 2026 19.55 EDTFirst published on Mon 13 Jul 2026 14.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleState health officials in Michigan said on Monday they have identified lettuces and salad greens as a “potential source” of the thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis – a…
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