Topline
Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes diarrhea, have hit 31 states as of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in an update Friday, extending the number of impacted states amid concerns the agency reportedly discontinued monitoring the illness last year.
Over 1,500 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan.
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Key Facts
The CDC said 843 cases were reported by 31 states since May 1, noting states are likely to report higher case counts than what is reported in its data.
The CDC added it is aware of over 1,500 cases that require “further analysis to confirm the illness as domestically acquired cyclosporiasis.”
Forbes reached out to the CDC about how it’s monitoring the disease.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.