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The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak, linked to recalled iceberg lettuce and confirmed in over 10,000 Americans, has put a little-known parasite into the national spotlight. Cyclospora cayetanensis infects the small intestine and causes weeks of watery diarrhea, cramping, fatigue, and weight loss that can relapse even after partial recovery. It requires a specific prescription antibiotic to clear, will not show up on a standard stool test without a specific request, and leaves the gut depleted long after the infection is technically resolved. This blog covers how to recognize it, how to get the right diagnosis, how to treat it, and what recovery actually requires, including what the gut and nervous system need in the weeks that follow.