Iowa Links Local Cyclospora Cases to National Outbreak, Officials Say
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Iowa health officials say some cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora) cases may be tied to a national outbreak. As of now, 184 Iowa cases have been reported in 2026 (up from 61 at the same point in 2025); interviews have been completed for 117 cases, with 45 individuals reporting international travel, and cases are reported to the CDC after interviews.
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- Cyclosporiasis outbreak: What you need to know WRAL
- C.D.C. Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States The New York Times
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