New York is reporting one of the highest numbers of cyclosporiasis cases in the country, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which typically peaks in the spring and summer months, usually between May and August, according to the New York State Department of Health.
Cases rise across New York
There have been 112 confirmed cases in New York state, excluding New York City, since Jan. 1, according to preliminary data from the state health department. Of those, 107 cases were reported since May 1.
Nationwide, 145 cases have been reported across 17 states between May 1 and June 16, 2026, according to CDC data. The majority of cases have been reported in New York, though officials say there is no evidence of a single multistate outbreak linking them…