Cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis are soaring in Michigan and New York - but outbreaks are happening in most states

Cases of a parasitic disease that causes “explosive diarrhea” are continuing to rise in 40 states this week.Cyclosporiasis infections are rarely fatal but can lead to an uncomfortable illness lasting for weeks, with symptoms also including vomiting and fever.The nasty stomach bug is spread by eating fresh produce or drinking water contaminated with the cyclospora parasite but officials have yet to find the source of the current outbreaks. Cases in Michigan, New York, and Illinois have soared in the last few weeks.There are 3,300 cases in Michigan - the hardest hit state - and over 5,500 nationwide, according to The Independent’s latest analysis of state and federal data, though the real count is likely much higher.The map below shows where cases are located, state by state. The states colo