Virtual CME Program
0.25 CME/CE Credit
The Quick Take: Cyclospora — What's Behind the 2026 Outbreak (and What to Tell Patients)
Cyclospora infections in the US are running far ahead of a typical season, with thousands of suspected and confirmed cases across dozens of states as of mid-July 2026, and the source of the surge still under active investigation. In this Quick Take, we break down what primary care clinicians need to know right now: what this parasite is and how people get exposed, why the current outbreak dwarfs a usual season and why pinning down the source is so difficult, the clinical picture that should put cyclosporiasis on your differential, the testing pitfall that leads to missed diagnoses, and practical guidance for counseling patients on treatment, prevention, and what to expect as the investigation continues to unfold.
This information is current as of the recording on 7/21/26. Because this is a rapidly evolving topic, clinicians should verify current guidelines and evidence before applying this information.
CME/CE Information
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Release Date: 7/22/2026
Expiration Date: 7/22/2027
Faculty
Learning Objectives
- Describe the biology and transmission of Cyclospora cayetanensis, and why 2026 is far from a typical cyclosporiasis season.
- Identify the clinical features and exposure history that should raise suspicion for cyclosporiasis, and recognize the testing pitfall that causes routine stool panels to miss it.
- Counsel patients on treatment, the prolonged course that often outlasts the parasite, prevention, and when to return for care.
Faculty
Peter Lin, MD, CCFP
Director Primary Care Initiatives, Canadian Heart Research Centre
Past Associate Editor, Elsevier WebPortal - PracticeUpdate Primary Care
Medical Director LinCorp Medical Inc.
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Peter Lin, MD, CCFP: Speaker for Abbott
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CME/CE Information
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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