Diarrhea in the Great Outdoors: What a Recent Parasitic Outbreak Reveals About Modern Life Hundreds of people in Michigan are currently dealing with explosive diarrhea outbreaks caused by cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic disease spread through tainted produce.
While not typically life threatening, the symptoms are far from pleasant.
The latest figures show that over 570 cases have been reported in southeastern Michigan alone since June 22, with many more scattered throughout the country.