Thousands of people across the United States have been infected with cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, as health officials continue to investigate the source of the outbreak. As of Friday, at least 2,944 cases have been reported in 32 states. (AI Generated/ GROK) Nearly 3,000 cases reported across 32 states As per an ABC News, cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states. As of Friday, at least 2,944 cases have been reported in 32 states, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. According to the CDC, the true number of people sick with cyclosporiasis is likely higher than the reported figure because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for the parasite. Symptoms and how the parasite spreads The parasite usually spreads through food or water contaminated with feces. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” according to …