Michigan's Cyclospora Crisis: A Summer of Sickness and Scrutiny The recent outbreak of diarrheal parasite cases in Michigan is a stark reminder that even in one of America's most developed regions, the foundations of public health can be fragile.
As of July 9, the state has reported over 1,200 cases of cyclosporiasis, with 44 hospitalizations and counting.
The culprit behind this public health crisis is Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite that contaminates food and water sources.