{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"251: Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Behind the Laboratory Response","description":"In 2026, a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis led to a significant increase in testing across clinical and public health laboratories. How did laboratories recognize the increase in cases? What diagnostic approaches were used, and how did laboratory data contribute to the outbreak investigation? In this episode of Let's Talk Micro, Luis is joined by Dr. Anisha Misra from Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Marie-Claire Rowlinson from bioM\u00e9rieux, and Dr. Duane Newton from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to discuss the laboratory response to the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak. The conversation explores diagnostic methods for Cyclospora cayetanensis, the challenges of managing increased testing volumes, and the use of diagnostic data to identify emerging trends. The guests also discuss the role of molecular testing and sequencing in public health investigations, the importance of collaboration between clinical laboratories, industry, and public health agencies, and lessons learned that may help laboratories prepare for future outbreaks. Join us for a discussion about the critical role of clinical microbiology laboratories in outbreak detection, investigation, and response. Guests   Anisha Misra, PhD \u2014 Cleveland Clinic   Marie-Claire Rowlinson, PhD \u2014 bioM\u00e9rieux   Duane Newton, PhD \u2014 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services   Resources   CDC \u2013 Cyclosporiasis: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cyclosporiasis\/   CDC DPDx \u2013 Cyclosporiasis: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/dpdx\/cyclosporiasis\/   FDA \u2013 Cyclospora: https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/foodborne-pathogens\/cyclospora   Stay connected with Let\u2019s Talk Micro:   Website: letstalkmicro.com   Questions or feedback? Email me at letstalkmicro@outlook.com   Interested in being a guest on Let\u2019s Talk Micro? Fill out the form here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/V2fT3asjfyusmqyi8   Support the podcast:   Venmo   Buy me a Ko-fi   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Let's Talk Micro","author_url":"https:\/\/asm.org\/LetsTalkMicro","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43660014\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ab1e2c\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/208580319"}