Record Summer Surge: Understanding the Cyclospora Parasite and Rising Illnesses Across North Carolina
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-28T19:21:40.623Z
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A major nationwide surge in Cyclospora infections has made the summer of 2026 the largest recorded outbreak of cyclosporiasis in United States history. Health officials at both the national and state levels are actively tracking thousands of cases tied to fresh produce.
North Carolina -- July 28, 2026: A major nationwide surge in Cyclospora infections has made the summer of 2026 the largest recorded outbreak of cyclosporiasis in United States history. Health officials at both the national and state levels are actively tracking thousands of cases tied to fresh produce.Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that causes a severe gastrointestinal illness. Symptoms typically take two days to two weeks to appear and include watery diarrhea, loss of appetit