‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases soar to over 10K in Michigan — hardest hit state in the US

Michigan has recorded the highest number of cyclosporiasis cases but the outbreak appears to be slowing down, experts say.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned visitors from Mexico are behind a sudden surge in cyclospora infections

Cyclospora is ususally found in contaminated food, and can result in extreme sickness for several days

The largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis is in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions, affecting nine states

Thousands more cases have been confirmed by laboratories.

Design Pics Editorial / Design Pics Editorial/Universal Cases of cyclosporiasis have now reached 45 states, and infections are continuing to rise. The parasitic virus, known for causing explosive diarrhea and fatigue, has hit 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases as of July 28. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventio

Explosive diarrhea parasite cases rise by thousands, now in 45 states  USA Today