More than half US states have reported an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis, an infection caused by a microscopic parasite that is leading to explosive diarrhoea. Michigan is the worst affected, as the state reported more than 1000 cases diagnosed in a two-week period.

What to know about the current situation

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

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea. Nearly 1,000 people have been diagnosed with cyclospora as of Wednesday, though…

NEW YORK: A diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has sickened nearly 1,000 people in Michigan, making it the largest cyclospora outbreak ever recorded in the state, and among the…

Michigan faces its largest-ever Cyclospora outbreak with nearly one thousand infections reported. This significant outbreak has also spread into neighboring Ohio, affecting…

Cyclosporiasis is passed through contaminated food and water

In mehreren US-Bundesstaaten erkranken derzeit ungewöhnlich viele Menschen an schweren Durchfallerkrankungen. Die Beschwerden können wochenlang anhalten.

In mehreren US-Bundesstaaten erkranken derzeit ungewöhnlich viele Menschen an schweren Durchfallerkrankungen. Die Beschwerden können wochenlang anhalten.

Hundreds of cyclosporiasis cases have been reported across the US. Here's where they're occurring and tips to help reduce your risk of infection.

Health officials are reporting record numbers of the unpleasant gastrointestinal infection in southeastern Michigan.

A "large and growing outbreak"

Michigan alone has reported more than 700 cases of the seasonal food poisoning parasite often linked to fresh produce. Why haven't we found the cause?

Michigan has reported over 1,200 cases of the parasitic illness that causes diarrhea.

Michigan — the state with the highest infection count — recorded 1,251 total cases of Cyclosporiasis on Thursday, a 26% jump from the previous day.

A cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected multiple US states, causing thousands of cases of explosive diarrhoea linked to contaminated food or water.

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The outbreak is the largest in Michigan’s history, with more seen across the country.

Cases of cyclosporiasis continue to climb rapidly as 13 new states reported infections. See map tracking the spread.

Americans across dozens of states have fallen victim to a microscopic foodborne parasite that can cause "explosive diarrhoea", US health authorities said.

A widespread parasite outbreak in the US causes diarrhea, affecting 31 states; learn about symptoms, transmission, and prevention.