Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tl;dr: Let’s get you caught up on cyclosporiasis.
🦠 Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People get cyclosporiasis when they eat food or drink water contaminated with feces. This summer, thousands of people across the United States have been sickened with cyclosporiasis, which has been linked to produce.
🤢 Symptoms include watery and sometimes explosive diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramping, gas, nausea, and loss of appetite, among others. You may also experience flu-like symptoms, such as vomiting, headaches, and body aches. The symptoms can vary widely and some people who are infected may never experience symptoms.
🏥 Cyclosporiasis differs from your average stomach bug in that it can last for weeks or months. It isn’t fatal, but severe cases can lead to hospitalization, particularly for young children, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems.
👩⚕️ Cyclosporiasis is not the only condition that can cause severe diarrhea. You should see a provider if you have had diarrhea for more than a few days, are dehydrated, have bloody diarrhea, or have diarrhea accompanied by a high fever.
📅 Many people with healthy immune systems can recover from cyclosporiasis without medical treatment. However, recovery may take longer, and symptoms may return.
💤 Treatment for cyclosporiasis involves antibiotics, hydration, and rest. OTC anti-diarrheal medications may also help manage symptoms but talk to your provider before starting a new medication.
🫧 You can’t always prevent cyclosporiasis, but you can take steps to stay healthy. Practice hand hygiene, wash raw produce, peel fruits and vegetables, and cook produce to lower your risk.
Tl;dr: Let’s get you caught up on cyclosporiasis.
🦠 Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People get cyclosporiasis when they eat food or drink water contaminated with feces. This summer, thousands of people across the United States have been sickened with cyclosporiasis, which has been linked to produce.
🤢 Symptoms include watery and sometimes explosive diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramping, gas, nausea, and loss of appetite, among others. You may also experience flu-like symptoms, such as vomiting, headaches, and body aches. The symptoms can vary widely and some people who are infected may never experience symptoms.
🏥 Cyclosporiasis differs from your average stomach bug in that it can last for weeks or months. It isn’t fatal, but severe cases can lead to hospitalization, particularly for young children, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems.
👩⚕️ Cyclosporiasis is not the only condition that can cause severe diarrhea. You should see a provider if you have had diarrhea for more than a few days, are dehydrated, have bloody diarrhea, or have diarrhea accompanied by a high fever.
📅 Many people with healthy immune systems can recover from cyclosporiasis without medical treatment. However, recovery may take longer, and symptoms may return.
💤 Treatment for cyclosporiasis involves antibiotics, hydration, and rest. OTC anti-diarrheal medications may also help manage symptoms but talk to your provider before starting a new medication.
🫧 You can’t always prevent cyclosporiasis, but you can take steps to stay healthy. Practice hand hygiene, wash raw produce, peel fruits and vegetables, and cook produce to lower your risk.
