Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.

Reported cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan have more than tripled over the past week.

Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating.

What to know about the current situation

An unprecedented 700-plus cases have been reported in Michigan alone