# What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several states, and how to avoid it

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-07 15:07 UTC · Category: Health

## Executive Summary
Cyclosporiasis cases are rising across multiple U.S. states, with Michigan reporting over 700 confirmed infections and 38 hospitalizations.

## Intelligence Brief
A surge in cyclosporiasis, an infection caused by the cyclospora parasite, is being reported across several states. Michigan has documented over 700 cases, while Illinois and Philadelphia are also seeing spikes in related illness.


Coverage from USA Today, Axios, The Detroit News, CBS News, TODAY.com, and CNN highlights the rapid growth of the outbreak, noting that Michigan's case count nearly quadrupled in a single week. Reports focus on symptom identification and safety protocols for residents in affected regions.


Future reports will track whether additional states report elevated case numbers. Coverage does not yet specify the precise source of the transmission or identify a singular cause for the multi-state surge.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth | Texas reports rise in cyclospora cases as foodborne illness spreads nationwide | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOZVhsY0hWN1g2X2dtMHhaY2tDMzZvTW9wQXg4b1JrSHU4bFhKY3FoOGFneTB0VHViamNJRFBZOFA4OURqRGlWWnJ5cV90eU5QY0VrdlA4ZmJNS1lJTTNwX2NCYlZseGE0MEhsTDZoUHBKdkx3d0tnSTkybHI3WGNkUzdvRUdJV1dtbDUxTDNna1hySE9BeWfSAZ4BQVVfeXFMTmNXbmJvTTJidHBCVmNUTDd5SXY3aWhxNHNoeWtJYnY1VDNxaE9OZzkwZUIzbGhvVy01Rl9FZXVQbExYSVBLZlpMS054UDZ6SEpEOC1PZWE1TWVTRE11Sk1CdUhLMGtBVmVFS0VLVjdkdHY5N0NvRzNxWWRoYVNndkNBQnRzdWJCNDVJVjZJdHV2TFdaZzJmOFlBTWU3bFE?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Cyclospora cases have been reported in several states. What to know about the diarrhea-causing parasite. | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxNYTE3S1U5NlFQWWNON1d4WFhUS0FNUURUbElPaTJGRDFKd28xaUh5b0RnQ0h4R0EzemtPYWJGcjVWYUFvQ1VrOFR0S0M5a3JnYmo1ajJfOVB0ZE4tMHBtVGc2YjI3bERCYktBOFVQSmp3Q1pVV3Zkd3diaHVrcUlpNl93?oc=5) |
| USA Today | Think you have the 'poop parasite' in Philadelphia? What to do | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPM2xhQmJXLVd5SXAwRnhMdXB0dTNFTHo1aUs3MWJDVUJzTEtISEFoYUI0bUN3VXF6VlRwa1FtTldfb0dDRnlIT3k4XzRtY1ZtTENhS2V6bDROaDN2ZEhwb2RUNHROZ2x1YWlIWUh5Qkl2blNnbXNIYmo1MVJSWDZpUVNlbURCZjNKMjJmRURPeXB1dFY4d2ZFRkZuMklMWmpLZEk2bnFtbWVja1FDcndZdENNUWJNMlBlNk93?oc=5) |
| Axios | This gut-wrecking stomach bug is mysteriously surging across the country | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxNcTlua0hHZHZwZG5CdkktdnZmWDdHR2FjTnVFUDVKbmktTGF6elRROTAwQkJyLWVpdGkwaDJmTmVZVnVXaHJFYU44S29GLXlFSUp6N3Ywb1VWdlQ1M0piZkJ0eVVUTG5zRDZ6al9mRzlsd1lQOVBlY0xhYUVqNW5COVdTX253M1QyOHV3?oc=5) |
| The Detroit News | Number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rises to over 700 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQVF9zdlF0RmhCSVRud3hlYURENzhFRm82NWpTSGVub3VXQVF5QlQwUTk5cmNfS0FNM2NiMGdqb19sZl9XMUs5cnNMTzlfVThZYXB6Vl9DSVJ6Ti1FTnk2MUx6OFZoeEd3ellfdzdySnFRRmR0YjNJNEljS0F5RTNUT3BLcnBicjRFVFg5TXFlOTNHLWlhZ01uWXcxbFVxYmFXdlV0ZnR2NEZyd2Frck8zSTVRbndEN1B2dG1vZGcwNl9UNW54V09qLXZZRE85NmtVaDhPWQ?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Illinois health department reports "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQb0RSbmJyLW1ZYnBkcWk3ekN4VnlQTVR4LWlNSktLbDlyREdfcnc5MFV4alhIQlM1NGZvUVMyYTlROUtPYWtaeW51Z1ZPQ0V5cEU1Mm5kZGtFb2FkWTZqbnpadDJZOGxQMnNIZTNGbXkzODB6ZkxUS2JHcjRmbDAwT095VVZmM01WdGtfcDZqdWtCZFpia3Rfdg?oc=5) |
| TODAY.com | ‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cases Pass 700 in Michigan As At Least 3 More States See Spikes. How to Stay Safe | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNSkNYN0E5Tm80ckdJWFEwajdUb3duMGZLU3dlMXpXNzJXWllaeXVVUUphazZXVnJRSWFiZVVGckN6c1pxdkZob2ktWlNRRDljd1V1eExzOUVSZWRyZUZwT3d3T0pTd2FoYzlBOXdSLTdrYTRFbDRrN2RzM3FKekl2TnZmRVVfT1I4UGlGUVdBUmVoYVBFc0cxdWdwNTNTOXVX?oc=5) |
| USA Today | Is the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite in Philadalphia? | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOM3ZDeUhPU296MDQ1VktDR0JxcGJ5V055WDd1OTBsOFNJR2pfVnBuQzcyRW1ETUY1WENFaGxodk5pZHZibW9xWUxJdlNFYmp2blVlSGhTUTQzVUVmSUk3RGktdHpReElFWE03UGxJRVR4YnJfSVIxTmZIR2Nic25abGgxUUdSc29FNHNGNTBtTUlvY2dvdzNTUWdFOW5GQTlXS0prZ3BVWWFnYTliM0pfRmNMU2E?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak nearly quadruples in a week, reaching over 700 cases, 38 hospitalizations | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNYm84MTlkQmUwUGpuMi1iQ2xJTWI0Z2xyYVJlVGtwcTFmTFF1ZDhHcDItVzR5WlVWZkRHVVdXNG5pVHdqWUZvT1ZNM1FuU1R2U1RYTEJJc2pCb1ZiV2NaYmFTdXpSRzRKUXI2OTlqYWhkWlM2dEdwWm1ZbWFfSUdzQWVNUnphaXhpZE9NeHJR?oc=5) |
| CNN | What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several states, and how to avoid it | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxPMmNBZXFqbkF0cER5WWdpZEFGZFFEU3JBbWdmbHNfdmNiSkZKZm5MU0tOdmxXdkg4RXZOaFJWWTJkQ1pYMk0xa0tLdmd5VzFYYjUwOEtZc3M1eURqVGhfZWY5NGNVb2QwNkszZVVuSDNqQVVVMHJpUlp2NlQ5ZWdQeTQ2QQ?oc=5) |

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