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KCCI Investigates: Iowa HHS says likely Cyclospora cases part of national outbreak
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Key Points:
- Iowa is experiencing a rise in cyclosporiasis cases in 2026, with 184 reported compared to 61 cases by the same time in 2025.
- The Iowa Health and Human Services Department is investigating these cases, some of which may be connected to a national outbreak.
- Interviews have been conducted for 117 cases, revealing that 45 individuals had international travel history.
- State health officials report confirmed cases to the CDC after completing interviews.
- Diagnosis requires consistent symptoms and either a positive lab result or an epidemiological link to a confirmed case, according to HHS guidelines.
