Sickness causing explosive diarrhea reaches 300 reported cases in North Carolina

North Carolina has reported 307 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness causing explosive diarrhea, with 13 hospitalizations as of July 14. The CDC confirmed 1,645 cases nationwide across 34 states, with North Carolina third in cases. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramps, and fatigue, and the CDC notes underreporting is likely due to asymptomatic cases.