Local health expert talks cyclosporiasis

Shalaunda Bacon,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dr. Kimberly Scott, Interim Director with Mecklenburg County Public Health sheds light on cyclosporiasis.

From May 1 to July 14, 2026, 307 cases of cyclosporiasis and 13 hospitalizations have been reported in North Carolina, with the majority of cases being reported in Wake County.

Case counts will be updated weekly on Tuesdays.