‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Sickens 170 in Michigan, Hospitalizes At Least 20 Nationwide

Cyclosporiasis is a type of food poisoning that can cause severe diarrheal illness, but it is not usually life-threatening.

CDC is tracking the source of a parasite that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea

Cases of cyclosporiasis, which spreads through contaminated food, have been on the rise in multiple states since May.