Explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak hits 20 states
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Cyclosporiasis can ruin a summery picnic with explosive diarrhea and other food poisoning symptoms, according to the CDC. See the impacted states.
Tennessee and 16 other states experience uptick in cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic disease causing "explosive" bowel movements.
Health officials are tracking a seasonal spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.
Case counts rise during the spring and summer months; therefore, the cyclosporiasis season is considered May 1 through August 31.
Health officials say they are seeing a spike in cases when it comes to a parasitic illness that can cause numerous symptoms.
