There are now cases across 45 states.

Nationwide, there are more than 18,000 confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis, the illness caused by a parasite found in human feces, the CDC said Tuesday.

Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 18,000 in 45 states, according to data updated Wednesday from the CDC.

There are now cases across 45 states.

The CDC says cyclosporiasis is rarely deadly