A Silent Killer Goes Unchecked: The Shameful Abandonment of Cyclospora Research A record breaking outbreak of Cyclospora is unfolding across the United States, with thousands of cases of debilitating diarrhea and stomach cramps reported.
Despite this public health crisis, the Trump administration has chosen to abandon vital federal research into this insidious parasite by defunding two of the three USDA research programs dedicated to understanding Cyclospora.
The impact of this decision will be felt for years to come. Cyclospora outbreaks have been on the rise in recent years, with 2019 seeing a particularly alarming surge in cases.