Cyclospora outbreak: Here’s what to know
The parasite has sickened thousands across the United States.
From The Times
July 17, 2026

Thousands of people across the U.S. have been sickened by cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness. And cases are expected to continue rising.

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