USA Today August 26, 2026 • 21:15

Confirmed cyclospora cases surpass 17,000. See map of affected states - USA Today

By Mary Walrath-Holdridge

Confirmed cyclospora cases surpass 17,000. See map of affected states - USA Today

Federal health officials are continuing to count cases of the diarrhea-causing parasite, which has now been confirmed in an additional state.

Confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea, have surpassed 17,000 as federal health officials continue to investigate a series of outbreaks larger t… [+8341 chars]

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