# Cyclospora cayetanensis

Type: pathogen

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Tops 2,000 Cases: Lettuce Implicated
2026-07-14 03:37:13 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 12

A cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has surpassed 2,000 cases, with early investigations singling out lettuce or salad greens as the common factor. Health officials are advising against prepackaged salads, and clinicians should be prepared for patients presenting with prolonged, watery diarrhea.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/michigan-cyclosporiasis-2000-cases-lettuce

### CDC: Cyclospora Testing Not Routine—Providers Must Request It as Cases Top 1,250 in Michigan
2026-07-11 18:37:44 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 24

Healthcare providers face a diagnostic hurdle as the cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads: specific testing for Cyclospora is not routine. With over 1,250 cases in Michigan and 18 states affected, clinicians must order specialized stool tests to identify the parasite.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/cyclosporiasis-testing-gap-outbreak-18-states

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