Most Utah cyclospora cases tied to international or domestic travel, state data shows
KUTV 2News
Last updated: August 5, 2026
Utah has reported 48 cases of cyclospora since May 1st. A significant majority of these cases are linked to individuals who have traveled, either domestically or internationally.
- Health officials in Utah have identified 48 cases of the parasitic illness cyclospora since the beginning of May.
- Of the 48 confirmed cases, 31 individuals reported having traveled internationally.
- An additional 10 cases were linked to domestic travel, meaning 41 out of the 48 cases involved travel.
- The remaining 7 cases have not yet been linked to travel history.
- Cyclospora is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite, often contracted by consuming contaminated food or water.
- Symptoms typically include diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, gas, nausea, and fatigue.
- The illness can persist for weeks or months if left untreated.
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is monitoring these cases and working to identify potential sources of infection.
- The data emphasizes the connection between travel and the spread of cyclospora in the state.
- Further investigation is ongoing for the cases not yet linked to travel to understand potential local transmission routes.
