Two people in Michigan have died due to the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, commonly called explosive diarrhea, the first confirmed deaths related to this multistate outbreak in the United States.
Both victims had underlying health conditions that could have aggravated their situation. To date, a total of 11,234 cases of psoriasis cycles have been reported in Michigan, of which 193 patients have required hospitalization. Health authorities highlight that, although deaths from this infection are rare, the number of cases has increased significantly this year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more than 18,000 cases of cycle psoriasis in the United States during the current season. Of these 6,707 have been confirmed and additional testing is being carried out on another 11,500 suspected cases.
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating several clusters of cases, including a significant outbreak in the Middle East. In response, Iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which is suspected of being contaminated, has been recalled.
On the other hand, Florida added almost 100 cases of cyclosporiasis in the last week with data available from the State Department of Health, reported radio station WUSF. From July 18 to 25, the State recorded 97 cases. 252 cases have been reported since June 1, the date the first outbreaks of the disease were reported in five Midwestern states.
The most characteristic symptoms of cyclosporiasis are watery diarrhea, sometimes explosive, abdominal cramps, nausea and fatigue. The diagnosis is made by analyzing stool samples with specific techniques to detect the parasite's cysts or its DNA.
Symptoms usually begin about a week after exposure ranging from 2 to 14 days and can last several weeks if untreated.
Diagnosis requires specific stool tests, as Cyclospora is not always detected in routine parasitological analysis. If you have persistent diarrhea for more than several days, especially after consuming food or water that could be contaminated, it is advisable to consult a doctor and request a specific test for Cyclospora.
ICE intensifies surveillance on social networks to identify and track its critics
The strategy of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service, ICE, to convert threats against its agents has taken a turn that worries civil rights organizations.
According to an investigation published by The Wall Street Journal, the agency has deployed a complex digital surveillance system that monitors platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, Reddit, Discord and LinkedIn to identify posts considered risky to its operations.
This program not only seeks to detect threats of violence, according to this report, it has also reached American citizens and activists who disseminate information about immigration operations or publicly criticize the actions of ICE.
The contractors prepare files with personal data such as address, place of work, date of birth and even background information of those who make publications of this type on the Internet.
The investigation reveals that the Department of Homeland Security has sent hundreds of subpoenas to social media companies to try to identify anonymous accounts. In some cases, federal agents visited users at their workplaces or homes to warn them that their publications could constitute a crime.
Reddit's chief legal officer, Bentley, stated that this particular company rejected government requests on the grounds that users were engaging in activities protected by the First Amendment. The Wall Street Journal report also documents that ICE spending on surveillance technology increased by up to $28 million during the first full year of the new Trump administration. An increase of almost 60% compared to the previous year.
