'Explosive' diarrhea parasite hits Illinois as CDC searches for source

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Original Load Date July 1, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Last Updated July 1, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Original URL http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/parasite-illinois-cyclosporiasis

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#### The Brief * * Illinois has reported several cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that can cause severe diarrhea and other digestive symptoms. * Health officials are investigating the outbreak, but the source of the infections has not yet been identified. * The illness ...