Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJasmine FernándezTuesday 14 July 2026 07:34 BSTThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 843 domestic cases since May 1, leading to 86 hospitalizations, with no reported deaths (Reuters)A parasitic outbreak causing severe gastrointestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, has spread to 31 U.S. states, as reported by federal and state health officials.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 843 domestic cases since May 1, leading to 86 hospitalizations, with no reported deaths.Federal officials indicate that the actual number of infections is significantly higher than reported figures due to data processing backlogs and many individuals not seeking medical attention.The illness is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite transmitted through water or fresh produce contaminated with human feces, with symptoms including severe watery diarrhea.Although a specific food source for the current outbreak remains unidentified, historical outbreaks have been linked to fresh herbs and produce.In full31 states are reporting cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite as outbreak continues to growMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in