This map shows which states are the hotspots of the parasitic diarrhea outbreak
A cyclosporiasis outbreak caused by a parasite in contaminated food and water has affected 31 US states, with Michigan and Ohio reporting the highest case numbers. The CDC is tracking the spread, though state-level data often shows higher infection counts than federal estimates.
Why it matters
The outbreak highlights ongoing food safety concerns and the challenges of tracking parasitic infections across state lines.
Nico De Pasquale Photography/Getty Images There's an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the US, and Michigan has the most reported cases. The cyclospora parasite causes diarrhea and is spread through contaminated food and water. We created a map to track which US states have the most recorded cases of cyclosporiasis. Michigan is the hotspot for an outbreak of cyclosporiasis , an infection caused by a parasite that can trigger diarrhea. The infection has been reported in 31 states since May 1. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published Thursday, 843 cases of cyclospora have been reported in the US. The CDC said case counts are likely to be higher than its data suggests and said it is working with states to keep numbers updated.
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