Nebraska’s largest county reports sudden jump in cyclospora infections

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 528

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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OMAHA — A “rapid increase” in infections of the parasite cyclospora among residents of Nebraska’s most populous county prompted the Douglas County Health Department to issue an alert Monday.

Douglas County officials said 12 out of 27 confirmed cases were reported in the past four days, prompting a public health investigation.

The county said it is working with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. …

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