Over 15K Infected With Explosive Diarrhea in U.S

In the US, the number of cases of infection by a parasite causing diarrhea has exceeded 10,000, according to Newsweek.

Consensus

More than 15,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the U.S. since the beginning of May.
The infection is caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
The disease affects the gastrointestinal tract and causes symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and fever.
The infection is transmitted through contaminated food or water.
The outbreak has affected 47 U.S. states.
At least two deaths have been reported due to the illness.
Hospitalizations have occurred, with 828 reported cases.
The state of Michigan has reported the highest number of cases.
The CDC is investigating multiple outbreak sources, including a possible link to iceberg lettuce.

The number of confirmed cases reached 13,909 in Michigan, with a 11% increase in one week. — vedomosti
The median age of infected individuals is 45 years, with cases ranging from 1 to 98 years old. — vedomosti
At least 11,841 additional cases may require further investigation and analysis. — vedomosti
The number of cases exceeded 10,000, with at least 517 hospitalizations and two deaths reported. — tg_tass_agency
The information was reported by Newsweek. — tg_tass_agency
On August 5, there were 10,000 confirmed cases in total. — vedomosti