Cyclospora infection is causing state health officials to issue health warnings amid a nationwide rise in “explosive” diarrhea infections this season.
After thousands of Cyclospora infections were reported across the United States this summer, Georgia state health officials are reminding its residents that the warmer months could see the largest spikes in cases.
According to the Georgia Department of Health, the state has witnessed the highest number of reported cases of cyclosporiasis since 2015.
The Center for Disease Control says the months of June and July are the peak season for cyclospora infection.
The latest warning comes amid efforts by public health officials to find the source of this parasitic infection.
CDC data shows that 1,180 cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in 2025 in 38 states, resulting in 105 hospitalizations but no deaths.
More recently, the outbreak has spread to 18 states, with Illinois, Michigan, New York and Texas hardest hit.
The other states affected by the outbreak include Alaska, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The national agency for disease control and prevention, CDC, first identified large clusters of cyclosporiasis in early May.
Foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis have been linked to several types of raw produce, including raspberries, basil, peas, mesclun lettuce and cilantro, according to the CDC.
