NH DHHS: Two cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in the state in 2026
Public health agencies are reporting an increase in cyclosporiasis cases across multiple states, prompting investigation into potential produce-linked sources.
📍 How it ended
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services confirmed two cases of cyclosporiasis in the state in 2026. The outbreak, which has affected multiple states, has seen significant case numbers reported in states such as New York, Connecticut, and North Carolina. The story quieted without further updates on the New Hampshire cases, as the outbreak continues to be reported in other parts of the country.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Questions people are asking
What is cyclosporiasis?
It is a parasitic infection that results in symptoms such as diarrhea.
How many states are affected?
According to reports, the parasite has sickened individuals across 31 states.
Is produce the only source of the infection?
While media coverage highlights the role of produce, outlets such as The Detroit News indicate that health officials are examining where else the parasite may originate.
What happened
Nationwide, coverage indicates that hundreds of individuals across 31 states have been sickened by the parasite. Coverage from outlets including CBS News, NBC Connecticut, and Axios highlights that the CDC is currently investigating the increase in cases.
Media reports emphasize common symptoms, including diarrhea, and focus on the role of produce in potential transmission, though other potential sources of the bug are also being examined. Future developments depend on ongoing investigations by health agencies to identify specific transmission vectors.
Further information regarding the scope of the outbreak and guidance on prevention will be determined by the CDC and state health departments as data becomes available.
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Coverage (13)
- Shop locally to help prevent the bringing the national cyclosporiasis outbreak to Hawaii KITV · 44d ago
- Case of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Hawaii visitor Hawaii News Now · 44d ago
- CDC investigating increase in cyclospora cases; Georgia doctors share symptoms, prevention tips CBS News · 45d ago
- Can washing produce help prevent cyclosporiasis? What experts recommend. The Washington Post · 45d ago
- 35 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Connecticut: DPH NBC Connecticut · 45d ago
- North Carolina reports an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, health officials say WCTI · 47d ago
- Explosive foodborne outbreak Your Local Epidemiologist · 47d ago
- Stomach bug that causes explosive diarrhea reported in Texas Axios · 47d ago
- It's not just produce. Where else can 'explosive diarrhea' bug hide? The Detroit News · 47d ago
- "Explosive" diarrhea virus reaches Tampa Bay: What to know Axios · 47d ago
- Cyclosporiasis cases in N.Y. continue to grow with 470 now statewide CBS News · 47d ago
- Parasite outbreak linked to produce sickens hundreds across 31 states KTLA · 47d ago
- NH DHHS: Two cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in the state in 2026 WMUR · 47d ago broke it first
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