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Michigan afirma que el brote de más de 3.000 casos de diarrea estaría relacionado con la lechuga y las verduras de hoja verde
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 14, 2026
· 8 min read
Por Brenda Goodman, CNN
Un brote de diarrea causado por el parásito Cyclospora ha aumentado a más de 3.000 casos en Michigan y Ohio, y la investigación en curso sugiere que la lechuga o las verduras de hoja verde podrían ser la fuente.
Sin embargo, los funcionarios de salud de Michigan declar...
Key takeaway 000 casos en Michigan y Ohio, y la investigación en curso sugiere que la lechuga o las verduras de hoja verde podrían ser la fuente.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents should be aware that while the current Cyclospora outbreak is primarily affecting Michigan and Ohio, the fact that 31 states have reported cases to the CDC suggests that the issue may not be isolated to those areas. As a community that values its local produce, El Pasoans should take note of the potential link to leafy green vegetables and lettuce, which are commonly consumed in the city. The ongoing investigation and lack of a identified source mean that residents should remain vigilant about food safety and handling. Additionally, the challenges in tracking the outbreak, including the complexity of genomic testing and the impact of recent budget cuts on public health agencies, underscore the need for continued support for local health initiatives and food safety programs in El Paso County.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? Por Brenda Goodman, CNN
Un brote de diarrea causado por el parásito Cyclospora ha aumentado a más de 3.000 casos en Michigan y Ohio, y la investigación en curso sugiere que la lechuga o las verduras de hoja verde podrían ser la fuente.
Sin embargo, los funcionarios de salud de Michigan declar...
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