CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
2 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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"CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states" is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 and CBS News. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only — no AI-written claims. Updated 64d ago.
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Coverage (2)
- What to know about cyclosporiasis as Michigan health officials investigate 300+ cases in outbreak ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 90d ago
- Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases reported across New York state, CDC reports CBS News · 90d ago
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