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What is Cyclospora? Here's what to know about the parasite causing gastrointestinal illness outbreak

Fresh greens and produce are seen at a grocery store Monday, May 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)
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Fresh greens and produce are seen at a grocery store Monday, May 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)

Here & Now’s Tiziana Dearing talks with Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, an infectious disease physician in Dallas, about Cyclospora. Cyclospora is the parasite causing an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness across the U.S. It is spread through contaminated food and water, often linked to fresh produce. As of early July, the source remains unidentified.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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