The Mexican government confirmed the detection of three cases of Cyclospora in the country, but ruled out the existence of an outbreak of this disease.
Health Secretary David Kershenobich clarified that the situation remains within expected parameters. “In Mexico, there have only been three cases of Cyclospora, and these cases are common. In other words, no, it doesn’t deviate from normal epidemiology. We do not have a Cyclospora outbreak, therefore,” the official stated during the presidential press conference this Tuesday.
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These statements come in the context of the investigation being carried out by the United States into increase in infections by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal condition linked to the consumption of contaminated water or food.
According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1,645 confirmed cases have been reported since May 1, 2026, with more than 5,100 suspected cases under investigation and 141 hospitalizations. This figure represents a 27-fold increase compared to the same period of the previous year.
Regarding the possible link between the U.S. outbreak and a lettuce producer in the state of Guanajuato, Mexican authorities clarified that there is no evidence connecting the producer to the infections.
Initially, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pointed to the company after a test, but later retracted its statement. “A sample was taken that came back positive, but the FDA retracted it, stating it was a false positive. Therefore, we have no evidence at this time,” Kershenobich stated.
The General Directorate of Epidemiology, Senasica (National Service for Agrifood Health, Safety and Quality), and Cofepris (Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks) are working in coordination with the FDA and the CDC. “We have traveled to Guanajuato and have taken samples to conduct our own investigation in conjunction with the U.S. CDC,” the secretary stated.
Regarding the patients registered in Mexico, Kershenobich assured that they are progressing favorably. The infection is responding to treatment with trimethoprim. “The patients’ condition is good; they are recovering. This is a severe diarrheal episode, but it is not inherently fatal,” the official affirmed.
He also emphasized that no deaths have been reported among the cases detected in the United States and that Mexico maintains very active epidemiological surveillance.
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