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More than 200 cases of viral intestinal parasite reported in North Carolina

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The state Department of Health and Human Services says hundreds of cases of the foodborne disease have been reported since May of 2026.

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  1. End Time Headlines

    Health officials warn parasitic infection spreading in North Carolina (opens End Time Headlines)

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    According to a report from WSOC-TV, health authorities are closely monitoring a parasitic infection that is gaining traction across multiple states, raising concerns among residents in the Southeast. The outbreak involves cyclosporiasis, a condition triggered by the Cyclospora parasite, which spread…

  2. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Triangle experts explain intestinal bug cases linked to parasite in North Carolina (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A concerning intestinal illness has been making its rounds in more than a dozen states, including North Carolina. It’s linked to a parasite called "Cyclospora," found in food and water. It causes the illness cyclosporiasis.

  3. WCNC

    Cyclospora cases rise in North Carolina amid nationwide parasite outbreak (opens WCNC)

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    WCNC's feed description

    Cyclospora cases are spreading unusually fast this summer. Past outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce like berries, lettuce and herbs.

  4. FOX 46 Charlotte

    More than 200 cases of diarrhea-causing illness found in NC, with 'maybe more to come' (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    Mecklenburg County's had 14 cases, and public health officials say some of those people had traveled internationally.

  5. FOX8 WGHP

    Experts speaks on 'explosive' diarrhea parasite cases in North Carolina (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A concerning intestinal illness has been making its rounds in more than a dozen states, including North Carolina. It’s linked to a parasite called "Cyclospora," found in food and water. It causes the illness cyclosporiasis.

  6. FOX8 WGHP

    200+ cases of diarrhea-causing parasite in North Carolina (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    Mecklenburg County's had 14 cases, and public health officials say some of those people had traveled internationally.

  7. Wfmy News 2

    More than 200 cases of viral intestinal parasite reported in North Carolina (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    The state Department of Health and Human Services says hundreds of cases of the foodborne disease have been reported since May of 2026.

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