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Updated · KTRK-TV · Aug 4
Houston Confirms 10 New Cyclosporiasis Cases, City Total Reaches 34
Updated
Updated · KTRK-TV · Aug 4

Houston Confirms 10 New Cyclosporiasis Cases, City Total Reaches 34

3 articles · Updated · KTRK-TV · Aug 4

Summary

  • Houston health officials reported 10 additional cyclosporiasis cases Tuesday, raising the city’s 2026 total to 34.
  • City officials said the case count is tracking roughly in line with the same point last year, suggesting no unusual acceleration so far.
  • Harris County Public Health had reported 54 cases countywide as of last week, and Galveston County has confirmed 14 more with four additional cases under investigation.
  • Health officials urged residents to wash fresh produce and hands thoroughly and to contact a healthcare provider if symptoms appear.

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