Epidemiologist: cyclospora clusters present locally; testing reported cases are a 'tip of the iceberg'
Aug 7, 2026
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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