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.

‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported across US. See map of affected states

Cyclosporiasis can ruin a summery picnic with explosive diarrhea and other food poisoning symptoms, according to the CDC. See ...

Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with ...