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Michigan Sees Spike in Cyclosporiasis; Tests Often Missed

7/9/2026

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Michigan health officials reported a recent rise in cyclosporiasis cases across the state.
Detection of the parasite is delayed because symptoms can take up to two weeks to appear.
Many affected individuals treat diarrhea at home and do not seek medical care.
Physicians often do not order specific cyclospora tests, causing routine stool examinations to frequently exclude the parasite.

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Story summary

Michigan health officials reported a recent rise in cyclosporiasis cases across the state.
Detection of the parasite is delayed because symptoms can take up to two weeks to appear.
Many affected individuals treat diarrhea at home and do not seek medical care.
Physicians often do not order specific cyclospora tests, causing routine stool examinations to frequently exclude the parasite.