Illinois Confirms 194 Probable Cases of Cyclosporiasis as Parasitic Inspection Spreads

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Original Load Date July 13, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 13, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/13/illinois-confirms-194-probable-cases-cyclosporiasis-parasitic-inspection-spreads

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An outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasitic infection has hit more than half of U.S. states, including Illinois. The state has seen 194 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis as of Monday, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. In Chicago, there are 47 confirmed and probable...