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UK holidaymakers are being warned about a nasty infectious disease called cyclosporiasis that can cause explosive diarrhoea, after a sharp rise in cases.<\/b><\/p>\n

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), external<\/span> said 67 cases have been reported since April, with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.<\/p>\n

It comes amid an outbreak in the US that has infected more than 18,000 people across 45 states. The source hasn’t been identified yet and there have been no reported deaths.<\/p>\n

The illness is caused by a parasite, cyclospora, that can contaminate food like salads, herbs and soft fruits. It doesn’t naturally occur in the UK and there is no risk of spread from person to person, experts stress.<\/p>\n

Between 30 April and 15 July 2026, 30 cases have been reported in England, 27 in Scotland and 10 in Wales, according to the UKHSA.<\/p>\n

Of the 52 cases with travel information available, 48 reported having travelled to Mexico, with many saying they had stayed in either the white sand beach resort area of Riviera Maya, or slightly north of there in coastal Canc\u00fan.<\/p>\n

The UKHSA said those affected reported staying in “a range of different hotels and consuming a variety of different food and drink within their resort as part of an all-inclusive holiday package”.<\/p>\n

There are ongoing investigations and monitoring of the situation. <\/p>\n

People can protect themselves while away by following good food and water hygiene measures, including drinking bottled water and eating thoroughly cooked food, even when staying in high-end all-inclusive resorts. <\/p>\n

Experts also advise people avoid certain foods such as fresh uncooked berries and herbs, unpeeled fruit and salad items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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