# US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Exceeds 2,800 Cases
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis across the United States has grown to more than 2,800 confirmed cases. Authorities are actively investigating the source of the parasitic infection, which causes severe gastrointestinal illness characterized by watery diarrhea.
Early findings from the ongoing inquiry have pointed to salad greens and lettuce as likely sources of contamination. State health officials in Michigan have specifically identified lettuces and salad greens in connection with cases in their jurisdiction, suggesting a food safety issue tied to produce distribution.
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness caused by the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite. The infection produces acute symptoms including explosive diarrhea and other gastrointestinal distress. The outbreak appears to span multiple states and remains under active epidemiological investigation as authorities work to identify the contaminated products and prevent further cases.
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