Florida health officials reported nearly 30 new cyclosporiasis cases in the past week, bringing the state total to 486 confirmed or suspected cases since Jan. 1. The intestinal illness is caused by the Cyclospora parasite and can cause watery diarrhea and other GI symptoms.
WHO:Florida health officials; state public health reporting
WHAT:Cyclosporiasis case count rises to 486 statewide, with new weekly data and a county-by-county breakdown.
WHEN:Aug 22, 2026
WHERE:Florida
WHY:The increase was reported in new state health data showing nearly 30 additional cases as of Aug. 22, 2026.
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