‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Is on the Rise in the US. These States Have the Most Cases, CDC Says

The CDC reports increasing cases of a parasite causing severe diarrhea in several US states. Here’s what is known and what remains unclear.

Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.

Multiple states report outbreaks of severe gastrointestinal illness, with over 5,000 searches indicating widespread concern. Details remain under investigation.

‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported across US. See map of affected states

Health officials confirm an increase in severe diarrhea cases across several US states. See affected areas on the map and learn what is known now.

Cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections spread in U.S., with major Midwest outbreak

Over 2,000 cases of cyclospora causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms reported across the Midwest, prompting health alerts and investigations.

Health officials investigating cyclospora illness in Southeast Michigan

Michigan health officials are investigating a cyclospora outbreak affecting residents, with confirmed cases under review. Details on source and scope are still emerging.

‘Explosive’ diarrhea parasite hits Illinois as CDC searches for source

CDC investigates an outbreak of ‘explosive’ diarrhea caused by cyclospora in Illinois; source remains unknown as cases increase.

CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states

The CDC is actively seeking the source of a parasitic outbreak linked to explosive diarrhea across multiple states, with investigations ongoing.

New Yorkers most affected by national diarrhea parasite outbreak: CDC

The CDC reports that New York City has the highest number of cases in a nationwide outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, prompting health alerts.

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department confirms cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness

Health officials confirm multiple cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, in Toledo-Lucas County, prompting public health alerts.