UConn Extension experts share practical steps to reduce risk and stay healthyAsk UConn Extension: What to Know About CyclosporaThe United States is experiencing a substantial seasonal increase in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. UConn Extension has answers. While no single step can completely eliminate risk, UConn Extension recommends several food safety practices that can help reduce exposure. Visit the UConn Extension publications page for the full fact sheet. UConn Extension connects the public with the research and resources of Connecticut’s land-grant university, UConn.