Coverage dated July 21, 2026

What has made the cyclospora behind the US outbreak so challenging to trace?

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Cyclospora, the parasite behind thousands of suspected cases of a foodborne illness, has a long incubation period, and samples cannot be cultured in labs, making it especially challenging to trace.

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    Cyclospora, the parasite behind thousands of suspected cases of a foodborne illness, has a long incubation period, and samples cannot be cultured in labs, making it especially challenging to trace.

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