Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to over 4,000, state health officials say

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source of the unusually large outbreak of the intestinal illness. The outbreak has led to 102 hospitalizations in the state as of Thursday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Here are some details: • Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic intestinal infection that can be contracted by consuming food - typically raw fruits and vegetables - or water contaminated with feces and causes diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. • While the U.S. has experienced outbreaks before, the scale and geographic spread of this year's outbreak are significantly larger, prompting concern among health officials. • The current outbreak, which began on May 1, is centered in Michigan, with Ohio and New York also reporting high numbers of cases. • No deaths have been reported from the outbreak, but 141 people have been hospitalized and labs have confirmed 1,645 cases...