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Detroit Medical Center
Coverage of Detroit Medical Center in the Nexus archive.
- Cyclosporiasis cases rise to nearly 1,000
Cyclosporiasis cases have risen to nearly 1,000, caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which spreads through food or water contaminated with feces. The illness is characterized as a two-week case of diarrhea, according to Doctor Joel Kammeyer from the Detroit Medical Center.
- Doctors Urge Precautions as Extreme Heat Moves Into Metro Detroit
Doctors in Metro Detroit are urging residents to take precautions against extreme heat, emphasizing hydration, avoiding outdoor activity during peak hours, and recognizing symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Vulnerable groups, including older adults, children, and outdoor workers, are highlighted as at-risk populations.