Maryland cyclosporiasis cases spike, part of a national surge in intestinal illness cases

By: Mayah Nachman

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 684

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis had reached 110 in Maryland as of Tuesday, up from 69 just a week ago, state health officials said, part of a nationwide surge in the gastrointestinal illness that causes nausea, fatigue, bloating and severe diarrhea.

Nationally there were 4,173 cases reported in 41 states through Tuesday, more than doubling the 1,645 cases that had been confirmed in 34 states last week, according to the latest data from the Centers …

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