Cyclospora Outbreak Update | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Cyclospora, a stomach-flushing parasite causing watery diarrhea and fatigue, is popping up across several states this summer — including Massachusetts — but health officials say it’s not unusual for this time of year. While Rhode Island hasn’t reported cases tied to the current CDC watchlist, three cases have been confirmed overall, with no known food source or outbreak link. Most healthy people recover without treatment, but transplant patients and those on chemo need medical care if symptoms linger. Spread usually happens through contaminated imported produce, not person-to-person — and the…