Michigan is experiencing its largest-ever cyclosporiasis outbreak, with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reporting nearly 1,000 confirmed cases since early June. The current outbreak has far exceeded the state's typical annual burden, with Michigan usually reporting around 50 cyclosporiasis cases each year. Public health officials are continuing epidemiological investigations to determine the source of exposure.
According to the report, investigators are working with public health authorities in Ohio, where an increase in cyclosporiasis cases has also been identified, to determine whether the outbreaks are linked through a common source. Officials are collecting detailed food exposure histories from affected individuals and collaborating with federal partners to identify contaminated food products. The investigation remains ongoing, and no single source has…
