Douglas County health officials say they are tracking a sharp rise in Cyclospora infections in the Omaha-area county. According to the local health department, epidemiologists have identified 27 cases so far as they respond to what they described as a rapid increase.
Authorities said eating at Taco Bell has emerged as the most common reported exposure among the cases identified in Douglas County. The update does not by itself confirm a single source, but it highlights a shared factor investigators are examining as they review where infected people may have been exposed.
Cyclospora is a parasite linked to intestinal illness, and public health investigations often focus on common food or dining exposures when clusters appear. In this case, Douglas County officials said their epidemiology team is continuing to review reports connected to the recent cases.
The situation points to a growing local public health concern as officials work to better understand the pattern behind the infections. With cases rising quickly, the Douglas County Health Department is continuing its monitoring and investigation of the reported Cyclospora surge.
