Cyclospora Outbreak in Kentucky | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky’s grappling with a rising cyclospora outbreak—31 to 80 confirmed cases as of July 10—part of a nationwide surge hitting 843 cases and 86 hospitalizations across 31 states. This parasite, which thrives in warm weather (May–August), causes watery diarrhea, bloating, and cramps that can appear days to weeks later, making it hard to trace. No deaths reported, but actual infections likely far higher since many go unreported. No specific food source confirmed yet, but CDC urges: wash hands, scrub all produce (even “prewashed”), brush firm fruits like melons, trim damaged parts, and see a…