Cyclosporiasis, an infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea, is on the rise more than usual in regions throughout the United States, health officials said Wednesday.
July 8 (UPI) -- Cases of cyclosporiasis, an infection that causes "explosive" diarrhea, are on the rise in regions throughout the United States, health officials said Wednesday.
The intestinal illness, which is caused by the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite, often surges through the summer, but this year has been marked by larger-than-usual spikes in some states.
Reported cases in Michigan are nearing 1,000 since June 22, a representative from the state's Department of Health and Human Services told ABC News. The state usually has about 50 reported cases a year.
Authorities in Ohio, North Carolina, New York, Texas and Illinois are also dealing with more cases than usual. However, a spokesperson for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is "no evidence of a single, multistate Cyclospora outbreak" right now. It can take weeks or more for local authorities to report confirmed cases to the CDC.
