UK stories rise in cyclospora circumstances, related to journey to Mexico

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reporting a pointy rise in cyclospora circumstances amongst travellers coming back from Mexico.

The newest knowledge reveals that 67 circumstances have been reported in returning travellers in England (30 circumstances) Wales and (10 circumstances) Scotland (27 circumstances) between 30 April and 15 July 2026; a pointy rise this yr when in comparison with the annual common of 93 circumstances recorded between 2022 and 2025.

Cyclospora outbreak 2026

Travel info is out there for 52 out of the 67 circumstances; of those, 48 reported journey to Mexico, with one additionally reporting journey to the USA. One additional case reported journey to the USA solely, and one to Kenya.

Dr Philip Veal, Consultant in Travel Health at UKHSA, mentioned:

We have lately detected an increase in Cyclospora infections amongst travellers coming back from Mexico. These infections are brought on by a parasite and may have an effect on the abdomen and intestines.

Travellers to Mexico and different areas the place the an infection is extra widespread can cut back their danger by following good meals and water hygiene measures, together with ingesting bottled water and consuming completely cooked meals, even when staying in high-end all-inclusive resorts. We additionally advise avoiding sure meals reminiscent of recent raw berries and herbs, unpeeled fruit and salad objects.

If you develop signs after coming back from journey, reminiscent of watery diarrhoea, lack of urge for food, weight reduction, abdomen cramps or ache, bloating, elevated wind, nausea, fatigue or different flu-like signs, please search medical consideration and inform your healthcare skilled of your journey historical past.

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