Michigan continues to be hardest-hit of 45 states facing a cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan continues to be among the hardest-hit of the 45 states reporting cyclosporiasis cases to the Centers for Disease Control, according to the latest state and national data reports on the outbreak.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 10,773 of cases as of July 31, up 387 from the 10,386 reports as of July 30. Tracking of an outbreak of the intestinal ailment began in Michigan on June 22, and the number has been increasing by the hundreds each day.Health officials say 193 of those Michigan residents have been hospitalized as of July 30.Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasite that causes the diarrheal illness cyclosporiasis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the most common symptoms associated with the illness are frequent watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating, nausea and fatigue. Some people may also experience body aches, headache or vomiting.