What is cyclospora? Diarrhoea symptoms, foods linked to US outbreak - Al Jazeera
US health officials are investigating a rising outbreak of cyclospora, a parasitic infection often linked to fresh produce. The CDC has confirmed over 1,600 cases since May and expects numbers to climb through August.
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Cyclospora cases are rising across the US. Here’s what to know about symptoms, spread, treatment and prevention.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Lettuce growing in a greenhouse in Massachusetts, the United States. Fresh vegetables, fruits and leaves, often eaten raw, are the most common source of cyclospora parasite [Suzanne Kreiter/Getty Images] By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and The Associated Press Published On 16 Jul 2026 16 Jul 2026 United States health officials are investigating a growing cyclospora outbreak after infections surged across the country this year.
Since May 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 domestically acquired cases and is reviewing more than 5,100 additional reports to determine whether they are also linked to the outbreak.
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