Arya News - A parasitic infection is causing explosive diarrhea across the country. Is it in Philadelphia?
A parasitic infection causing "explosive" diarrhea is making its rounds this summer, detected in at least 17 states since May 1.
Cyclosporiasis, caused by the parasite infects the small intestine, causing watery and sometimes "explosive" diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which monitors Cyclosporiasis cases across the country.
In Michigan, the parasitic infection has sickened over 150 people.
But is the disease in Philadelphia?
"In Philly, we haven"t exceeded our baseline for this time of year. We are keeping an eye out for local increases and links to travel to areas that have higher than normal activity," Philadelphia Deputy Health Commissioner James Garrow told USA TODAY.
The America 250 time capsule, which will be buried on July 4, 2026 and reopened in 2276, at Independence National Historical Park near Independence Hall on July 3, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
The 900-pound steel cylinder contains over 200 artifacts, records and objects to tell America"s story when it is opened 250 years later.
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A time capsule with items from every U.S. state and territory and the District of Columbia will be buried outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The capsule will be buried in Philadelphia on July 4 as part of the hundreds of events for America"s 250th anniversary that will take place nationwide.
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Amanda Sweeney, of the Auburn University Raptor Center, holds an eagle in front of the America250 time capsule in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 2026.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia at America250"s time capsule burial.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 03: The America 250 time capsule, which will be buried on July 4, 2026 and reopened in 2276, at Independence National Historical Park near Independence Hall on July 3, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)
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A message to the future: America’s Time Capsule sealed for 250 years
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The America 250 time capsule, which will be buried on July 4, 2026 and reopened in 2276, at Independence National Historical Park near Independence Hall on July 3, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
The 900-pound steel cylinder contains over 200 artifacts, records and objects to tell America"s story when it is opened 250 years later.
(Al Drago, Getty Images)
As for preventing cyclosporiasis, the CDC recommends thoroughly washing all fruits and vegetables and cutting away any bruised or damaged sections before eating.