Cyclospora Infections
Summary
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (WVBPH) is investigating an increase in cyclosporiasis cases occurring across the state. As of July 9, 2026, 47 cases have been reported in West Virginia since June 17. On average West Virginia receives nine reports of Cyclospora annually. Illnesses are currently concentrated in counties along the state’s western border. At this time, epidemiologic investigations have not identified a common food item, produce supplier, grower, or distributor associated with these illnesses.
Nationally, as of July 9, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified 729 confirmed cases in 30 states. Patients became ill after consuming food in the United States and did not report international travel during the 14 days before illness onset. Currently, there is no evidence of a single multistate outbreak linking all reported cases. Healthcare providers should maintain a heightened awareness for cyclosporiasis in patients presenting with prolonged or relapsing diarrheal illness, particularly those without recent international travel.
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Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department
1500 Chapline Street, Room 106
Wheeling, WV 26003
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Howard Gamble, MPH, LHA
Administration
(304) 234-3682
(304) 830-0420
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Mark Kennedy, LPN
Nursing
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Lock Johnson, RS
Chief Inspector-Environmental
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Savannah Lowe, MS, RD, LD
Nutrition Director
(304) 234-3888
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Wayland Harris, EMT-P
Threat Preparedness Director
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Amy Martinkosky, BS, MA, MD
Project HOPE Coordinator
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Faith Gandy, MPH
Regional Epidemiologist
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Posted 07/14/26
WHEELING, WV –Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is announcing that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found along Shanghai Murray Road in Ohio County. The raccoon was collected by county health department staff from a private property area on July 13, 2026. The positive result was confirmed on Tuesday July 14, 2026. This is the second laboratory confirmed animal rabies case in Ohio County. Additional cases have also been reported in southern portion of Br...
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