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Cyclospora test requisition beside iceberg lettuce and a sealed specimen container on a clinical laboratory bench.

Infectious Disease

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Sharpens Need for Targeted Testing

CDC reports 1,645 confirmed domestically acquired cases since May 1, 2026. Prolonged or relapsing watery diarrhea should prompt consideration of Cyclospora-specific stool testing.

Rayan Salih · August 18, 2026 · 7 min

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