{"id":397566,"date":"2026-08-04T17:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/397566\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:06:25","slug":"cyclosporiasis-cases-at-54-in-harris-county-10-new-cases-reported-in-houston-health-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/397566\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyclosporiasis cases at 54 in Harris County; 10 new cases reported in Houston, health officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County and Houston health officials are sharing the latest number of Cyclosporiasis cases in the area.<\/p>\n

In an update on Tuesday, the Houston Health Department confirmed 10 additional cases in the city, bringing the total to 34. City officials added that the number of cases so far in 2026 is similar to what was reported at this point last year.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Harris County Public Health officials said that as of last week, 54 cases had been reported in the county.<\/p>\n

This comes after more than a dozen cases were reported in Galveston County.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Galveston County health officials confirm 14 cyclosporiasis cases, 4 other under investigation<\/a><\/p>\n

Health officials say symptoms of Cyclosporiasis may include:
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To help protect yourself, experts say to wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating and wash your hands with soap and water before preparing or eating food and after using the restroom.<\/p>\n

If you experience any symptoms, you’re encouraged to contact your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: What we still don’t know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise<\/a><\/p>\n

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