LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 14 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Aug. 13, 2026 | Cyclosporiasis, the gastrointestinal disease that's been making national headlines in past weeks, can affect anyone at any age. More than 10,000 people ranging in age from 1 to 98 years old have been diagnosed with the illness as of August 3rd, with cases reported in 47 states since May 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two deaths have been reported so far and hundreds have been hospitalized. Cases of cyclosporiasis are known to rise during spring and summer months in the U.S., with a typical season running from the start of M...