Cyclosporiasis Cases Emerge in WNC: What Residents Need to Know Now

WNC -- July 11. 2026: Confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have emerged in Western North Carolina, including one case in Buncombe County, as state health officials monitor more than 200 cases reported statewide since late spring. This intestinal illness, caused by the Cyclospora parasite, prompts officials to urge WNC residents to take precautions, particularly concerning fresh produce and hygiene.The confirmed cases in Western North Carolina include one in Buncombe County, three in Henderson Count