Alabama Department of Public Health confirms 11 cyclosporiasis cases in state

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 499

Last Updated: 5 days, 8 hours ago

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The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said Thursday the state has 11 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite that causes intestinal illness and has been spreading around the country.

Nine of Alabama’s cases are in the northern district, one in the northeastern district and one in the southwestern district, said Ryan Easterling, director of communications for ADPH, on Thursday. There have been no hospitalizations or deaths, he said.

“One or two of …

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