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Doctors not surprised cyclosporiasis cases spread to Georgia
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tom Regan , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The outbreak involves lettuce grown in a foreign country and distributed in the US, affecting multiple states, including one where between 50 and 199 cases have been confirmed since May 1. Cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed, with a range of 50 to 199 reported.
Cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed, with a range of 50 to 199 reported. These cases are linked to a multi-state outbreak. The outbreak is tied to recalled lettuce. A doctor's perspective is that the appearance of cases over time is a normal part of an outbreak.
Further details on the cases are available from the health department. A hospital has treated patients with cyclosporiasis, but the source of their illness is unclear.
The outbreak involves lettuce grown in a foreign country and distributed in the US, affecting multiple states, including one where between 50 and 199 cases have been confirmed since May 1.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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