Cyclospora: What can N.H. residents do to protect themselves during the current outbreak?

By: Rosemary Ford and Caitlin Agnew

Outlets: NHPBS

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 1,140

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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On this episode of “The State We’re In,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan of the N.H. Division of Public Health talks about cyclospora, the infectious parasite that’s been involved in a massive national outbreak that so far includes dozens of cases in New Hampshire.

Melanie Plenda:

For those who have missed the recent news reports, can you tell us what cyclospora is and why people are concerned?

Benjamin Chan:

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