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Health department investigating after seeing more than 5x increase in cyclosporiasis cases in McHenry County

A spike in cyclosporiasis cases has health departments across the US on alert.

By · Published August 11, 2026  03:01 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026  22:27 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: A spike in cyclosporiasis cases has health departments across the US on alert.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The Lake and McHenry County Scanner first reported a fivefold increase in cyclosporiasis cases in McHenry County. The Washington Post published an expert opinion on how cyclospora might be contaminating food. The outbreak has spread beyond McHenry County.

Florida has seen 352 cases, according to FOX 35 Orlando. Central Florida is also experiencing a flare-up, with WKMG providing a county-by-county breakdown. USA Today and Reuters have focused on the impact on consumers and the food industry.

Michigan's salad warnings have eased, but cyclospora concerns persist, keeping shoppers and grocers cautious.

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What is cyclosporiasis?

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.

What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, fever, and weight loss.

How is cyclosporiasis treated?

Cyclosporiasis is typically treated with antibiotics. Patients should also stay hydrated.

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