More than 60 North Carolina cases tied to parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea' - WRAL
North Carolina is once again dealing with a rise in Cyclospora cases, a microscopic parasite known for unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms, including "explosive diarrhea." Cyclospora spreads when someone eats or drinks something contaminated with feces. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials confirm to WRAL there have been 69 reports of cyclosporiasis since early June, as of July 2, 2026.