What to know about diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis in Illinois

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Original Load Date July 15, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 15, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/07/15/what-to-know-about-diarrhea-causing-cyclosporiasis-in-illinois

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Illinois has confirmed 240 cases of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis, the state’s public health department confirmed Wednesday. Cyclosporiasis is not considered a deadly disease and is more of an inconvenience that in rare cases could have complications, said Dr. Emily Landon, an infecti...