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  "slug": "explosive-diarrhea-illness-reported-across-us-see-map-of-affected-states",
  "title": "Explosive Diarrhea Illness Reported Across US SEE MAP OF Affected States",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/explosive-diarrhea-illness-reported-across-us-see-map-of-affected-states/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/explosive-diarrhea-illness-reported-across-us-see-map-of-affected-states.json",
  "summary": "Public-health reporting on an uptick of severe gastrointestinal illness across multiple U.S. states",
  "why_now": "Recent upticks and mapped case reports produce timely concern and media attention as communities seek information about risk and prevention.",
  "evidence_summary": "- USA Today and regional outlets report an 'explosive' diarrhea illness uptick and provide maps of affected states - Local stations (WOWT, KLTV) report state-level case counts and regional impact",
  "caveat": "Early outbreak reports can change as surveillance improves; causative agent and severity levels may be updated, altering public-health responses.",
  "signal_type": "Local News / Civic Event",
  "score": 86.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.",
      "source": "The New York Times",
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/well/cyclospora-infection-united-states.html"
    }
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