{"id":294802,"date":"2026-07-13T20:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T20:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/294802\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T20:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T20:21:13","slug":"new-york-city-sees-three-fold-increase-in-parasitic-infections-compared-to-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/294802\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City sees three-fold increase in parasitic infections compared to last year"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York health officials are alerting doctors across the state, including in New York City, of an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, the parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea.<\/p>\n

The infection is caused by the parasite cyclospora, which infects the small intestine.<\/p>\n

New York City alone has seen 381 cases so far this year, which is a three-fold increase compared to the same time period last year.<\/p>\n

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The increase isn’t just occurring in New York City—it’s happening nationwide. Michigan has seen the bulk of cases<\/a> with over 2,640 infections reported.<\/p>\n

Thirty-one states across the U.S. have reported cases, although they might not all be linked. No source has yet to be identified as the potential culprit.<\/p>\n

So far, the parasite is not believed to spread from person to person as noted prior outbreaks have been linked to produce including bagged lettuce, cilantro, basil and berries.<\/p>\n

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The infection is most common during the summer months and it is usually transmitted by ingesting contaminated food or water.<\/p>\n

Tests are available as well as treatments that can help shorten the length and severity of the infection.<\/p>\n

Click here <\/a>for tips on how to stay safe.<\/p>\n

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