San Antonio Summer Bug Guide: Cyclospora, Typhus, and Mosquito Watch

A San Antonio summer health guide notes that cyclosporiasis is part of a nationwide outbreak (over 11,500 cases) with 15 local San Antonio cases so far this summer, while cryptosporidiosis remains a risk at pools and water venues. South Texas also faces tickborne alpha-gal syndrome and flea-borne murine typhus, and West Nile Virus has been detected in local traps. Experts advise thorough washing or cooking of produce, staying hydrated, using protective clothing and insect repellent outdoors, eliminating standing water, and ensuring flea prevention for pets and rodent control at home.