Cases of a parasitic infection are rising quickly in several states as authorities are working to find out what is causing it to spread.
The number of cases of cyclosporiasis rose to 572 in Michigan as of July 4, up from 170 as of June 30.
More than 100 people in other states, including Texas and New York, have also become sickened with cyclosporiasis, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Cyclosporiasis is a disease caused by a parasite called Cyclospora that is present in some food and water.
One of the primary symptoms is watery and explosive diarrhea, which can result in dehydration….