Cyclosporiasis Surge in North Carolina | Fayetteville News

North Carolina’s facing a major cyclosporiasis outbreak with 867 cases and 33 hospitalized, mostly in Wake County — and experts say this year’s extreme heat is fueling the spread. The parasite thrives in warm, moist conditions and often hides in contaminated produce like lettuce, which has tied to over 6,000 nationwide cases. While rare compared to other foodborne illnesses, symptoms can appear weeks after exposure, meaning case numbers may keep rising even as summer fades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f952199af574537