# Cases of Explosive Diarrhea Are Surging. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/cases-of-explosive-diarrhea-are-surging-heres-how-to-protect-yourself/
- Published: 2026-07-12T09:45:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo credit: Katemangostar via Magnific. Article by Kayla Blanton. Prevention – July 11, 2026. Cases of cyclosporiasis—a parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea—have surged across the U.S. in recent weeks. In Michigan alone, more than 1,200 cases have been reported, with hundreds more reported across New York, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Texas, per CNN. Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora, which usually enters the body after an individual consumes contaminated food or water. It doesn’t spread from person to person. […] Click here to view original web page at www.prevention.com