The Independent
UK · 55 mins ago
Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ continues to spread across the US – these states are being hit hardest
A diarrhea-causing parasite known as cyclospora that causes “explosive diarrhea” is rapidly spreading across the nation - with Michigan being hit the hardest. Exposure to the parasite by eating or drinking contaminated produce or water causes cyclosporiasis, an explosive stomach bug that can leave people feeling ill for more than a month. Cyclosporiasis cases have nearly doubled in Michigan over the last week, the state’s health department announced over the weekend. There are now 572 cases, up from just 170 last Tuesday. The parasite is also infecting residents in Ohio, North Carolina, Wisconsin Texas and a dozen other states, according to recent federal data. Ohio has reportedly seen 177 cases as of July 2 and there have been 110 in North Carolina, WRAL says."ODH and local health departm
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