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US 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak infects nearly 7,000 people

15 July 2026 · in 80 words

US 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak infects nearly 7,000 people

A parasitic infection causing "explosive diarrhoea" has spread to 34 US states, infecting nearly 7,000 people, with Michigan being the hardest hit. Health officials are struggling to find the source of the outbreak, which is often linked to contaminated food or water. Cases are projected to continue their increase throughout August, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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