From Cyclospora to Deadly Fungal Infections: Outbreaks Sweeping US Ranked
Summary
The United States is experiencing several serious infection outbreaks this summer, including measles, COVID-19, and fungal infections. Public health experts say the threat of an outbreak depends on how many people get sick, how severe the illness is, and how easily it spreads.Key Facts
- Measles cases reached a 35-year high in the U.S. with 2,318 confirmed cases across 44 states and Washington, D.C. as of late July 2026.
- Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe illness, including pneumonia and brain swelling, although no deaths were reported in 2026 so far.
- Declining vaccination rates are increasing the risk of measles outbreaks in the U.S. and Europe.
- COVID-19 infections were reported as growing or likely growing in 41 states by late July 2026.
- Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal infection, is dangerous for already sick patients but less risky for healthy people.
- Outbreaks like salmonella and Cyclospora mainly come from contaminated food, while diseases like measles and COVID-19 spread directly between people.
- Public health experts measure an outbreak’s risk by case numbers, severity, ease of control, and transmission method.
- Vaccines are effective in controlling measles, but fewer people are getting vaccinated, leading to higher risks.
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