An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family says.
Despite the surge elsewhere, California is not among the states currently experiencing an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, health officials say.
Officials also said they anticipate cases of cyclosporiasis to continue increasing in the U.S., possibly through the end of August.
The CDC offers tips on preparing and storing fresh produce to help prevent cyclosporiasis when cooking at home.
Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 2,600 in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.
Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, including California, according to an ABC News tally. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea "with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.
