First 2026 cyclosporiasis case reported in Washoe County
Northern Nevada Public Health reports the county's first cyclosporiasis case of 2026 in a man likely infected while traveling in the Midwest during a multistate outbreak. Cyclosporiasis is a GI illness caused by a parasite, usually linked to contaminated produce or water; it is not typically spread person-to-person. The case is under investigation with no current evidence of local exposure. Health officials are monitoring the situation with state and federal partners, and while a national lettuce recall did not involve Nevada, the public is advised to rinse produce, cook when possible, and practice good kitchen hygiene. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramps, fatigue, loss of appetite, and can last weeks without treatment.
