Cases of illness that causes explosive diarrhea on the rise across the U.S.

Cases of cyclosporiasis, a pathogen often caused by contaminated produce, are rising across several U.S. states. The source of the fast-moving illnesses is unknown, although the Food and Drug Administration said an investigation is ongoing. Most cases are centered in the southeastern part of Michigan, although illnesses have also been reported in Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois and New Jersey.

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