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SNHD: Newly reported Clark County cyclosporiasis case linked to multistate outbreak 16%
By Grace Da Rocha24%
7/31/2026, 1:34:00 AM
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The Southern Nevada Health District announced Friday that another Clark County resident has tested positive for cyclosporiasis linked to the current multistate outbreak infecting thousands of people nationwide.
The health district reported the state’s first two cases connected to the outbreak last week.
Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, spread through food — often fresh produce — or water contaminated with feces.
The newly reported patient had traveled to two states associated with the outbreak during the likely exposure period, health officials said.
There is no evidence the exposure occurred in Clark County or Nevada, though the investigation continues, officials said.
Since Jan.
1, Clark County has reported nine cyclosporiasis cases, three of them travel-associated and tied to the outbreak.
Sporadic local cases occur annually, but none had been linked to the multistate outbreak before Monday’s case.
Health officials stressed there has been no surge in cases this year.
“This additional case underscores the importance of remaining aware of foodborne illness risks, particularly when an outbreak is affecting multiple states,” Dr.
Cassius Lockett, SNHD district health officer, said in a news release last week.
“Residents should monitor current recall information and contact a health care provider if they develop persistent watery diarrhea, especially after traveling or eating food associated with the outbreak.”
Cases have surged nationally, with at least 6,707 infections reported across 47 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's official tally.
Michigan, which first reported its outbreak in May, has logged more than 10,000 cases.
The discrepancy is due to delays in confirmations for the CDC's official count.
The CDC said earlier this month that Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky may be connected to the outbreak.
No deaths have been reported, but 308 people have been hospitalized.
Earlier this month, an FDA traceback investigation found that California-based Taylor Farms supplied shredded iceberg lettuce to Taco Bell locations where sickened customers said they had eaten.
Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce products sourced from a farm in Mexico, including items sold in grocery stores and distributed to restaurants.
The FDA initially reported a positive lab finding in one lettuce sample but later said it was a false positive; there are currently no confirmed product samples testing positive for Cyclospora.
Health officials said the recalled shredded lettuce was not distributed in Nevada.
Michigan health officials say current evidence points to lettuce or other salad greens as a potential source, Reuters previously reported.
The health district urged residents to avoid recalled lettuce and, when buying iceberg lettuce not subject to recall, to choose whole heads over prewashed, bagged products.
For whole heads, discard the outer two or three layers, separate the remaining leaves and rinse thoroughly under running water.
Washing reduces but does not eliminate contamination risk; cooking fresh produce is recommended.
“Cyclospora spreads through contaminated food or water after spending over a week in warm moist environmental conditions to become infectious.
Because person-to-person spread is unlikely, prevention focuses on avoiding contaminated fresh produce, making national outbreaks a sign of food supply contamination,” Lockett said.
Symptoms typically begin about a week after exposure but can appear anywhere from two days to two weeks after consuming contaminated food.
Common symptoms include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight, stomach cramps, bloating, gas, nausea and fatigue.
Less common symptoms include low-grade fever and vomiting.
The health district recommends washing hands with soap and water before preparing or eating food, rinsing fresh produce under running water and avoiding food or water that may be contaminated.
Officials also advise cooking food to at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit when possible to kill the parasite.
Anyone experiencing prolonged diarrhea should contact a health care provider; cyclosporiasis is diagnosed through lab testing and treated with antibiotics.
The health district said it will continue routine surveillance and work with state and federal partners to monitor for connections to the outbreak.
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