Ohio has more than 1,000 reported cyclosporiasis cases, according to the state health department

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 576

Last Updated: 1 day, 19 hours ago

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Ohio has reported 1,316 cyclosporiasis cases as of Thursday, according to the Ohio Department of Health, as the parasite makes headlines around the country for causing gastrointestinal illness described by some as “explosive diarrhea.”

There have been 96 hospitalizations and Lucas County in Northwest Ohio has had the most cases with 278 as of Thursday, according to the state health department.

“Michigan seems to be leading much of the outbreak that we’re …

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