Illinois Confirms 141 Cyclosporiasis Cases as 59 Were Acquired Domestically
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Updated · WLS-TV · Jul 7
Illinois Confirms 141 Cyclosporiasis Cases as 59 Were Acquired Domestically
3 articles · Updated · WLS-TV · Jul 7
Summary
Illinois health officials confirmed 141 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, including 59 acquired in the U.S., 62 tied to overseas travel and 20 still under investigation.
IDPH said the spike matches increases in several other states, but no single food, water source or broader outbreak has been identified.
Cyclospora spreads through food or water contaminated with feces, often affecting produce such as vegetables and berries; symptoms can take two days to two weeks to appear.
Health officials warned the true case count may be higher because many infected people never seek medical care, while urging produce washing and safe food handling.