Event Brief
US cyclosporiasis outbreak likely undercounted
Filed: Jul 15, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: Officials say official case counts miss many cyclosporiasis infections and the outbreak may worsen.
WHO: Jeanne Marrazzo, Infectious Diseases Society of America
WHAT: Marrazzo said underdiagnosis and lack of routine testing mean actual cyclosporiasis cases are likely higher than reported.
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Tainted lettuce was identified as the likely culprit, and many cases are not counted due to underdiagnosis and mild infections.
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