Epidemiologist: cyclospora clusters present locally; testing reported cases are a 'tip of the iceberg'

Aug 7, 2026

County epidemiologist said there is no shortage of lab testing, warned that reported cyclospora cases undercount the true incidence, and advised thorough washing/cooking of produce and specimen collection procedures.

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Alpesh Patel, the county epidemiologist, briefed the committee on cyclospora surveillance and testing practices as the state and CDC monitor outbreaks.

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