# Cyclospora cases tick up in the region; HIV continues to disproportionately affect Black residents of Mecklenburg County

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-07-23T14:53:31+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-07-23/cyclospora-cases-tick-up-in-the-region-hiv-continues-to-disproportionately-affect-black-residents-of-mecklenburg-county
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Cases of cyclosporiasis are ticking up in our region as the state cites more than 500 cases across North Carolina. We’ll discuss what you need to know and how to protect yourself. We’ll also discuss why, despite major advances in treatment and prevention, HIV continues to disproportionately affect Black residents in Mecklenburg County.

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