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NH DHHS: Two cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in the state in 2026
WMUR • • general
Key Points:
- New Hampshire has confirmed two cases of cyclosporiasis in 2026, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which is often linked to eating unwashed produce.
- Cyclospora infection typically causes watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes severe bowel movements, according to the CDC.
- The CDC reports that 31 states have seen cases of cyclosporiasis, with 86 hospitalizations but no deaths to date.
- Historically, New Hampshire identifies between 2 and 9 cases annually, and the state has not experienced an increase in infections unlike other states.
- The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services advises thorough hand washing and cleaning of raw fruits and vegetables as the best prevention and continues monitoring the outbreak nationally.
