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.
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- 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.
Sources: The Independent