This is what to know about cases of cyclospora infection in multiple states across the U.S.

Cyclospora, a parasite causing “explosive diarrhea,” is spreading in the US, including Michigan, New York, Texas. Authorities are trying to find the cause.

Cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes explosive diarrhea and other food poisoning symptoms, have topped 1,000. See which states have the most.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report Wednesday indicating cases of a parasitic infection that causes “explosive” watery diarrhea are on the rise in the United States. Cyclosporiasis,

Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite called cyclospora cayatenensis, which is common in tropical and subtropical parts of the world.