AHEC West

We also want to thank David Stewart for 10 years of service to AHEC West. He is integral to the happenings in and out of the office, always stepping up to help. His great (and sometimes overwhelming!) ideas have helped us to become the organization we are. We are very grateful to have him! Thank you for 10 years, David! 🥳🤩

A nasty gastrointestinal bug is rapidly spreading in several states, with more than 700 cases confirmed in Michigan over the last few weeks.

Cyclosporiasis, a pathogen often caused by contaminated fresh produce, often causes symptoms including explosive, watery diarrhea. People may also have unusually bad gas, stomach cramps, nausea, and a loss of appetite.

It can take one to two weeks for symptoms to develop after eating contaminated food, which can complicate the investigation.
According to the CDC, 145 cases of cyclosporiasis in 17 states were reported from the beginning of May through June 16, although those numbers are likely a vast undercount.

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