Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surges Across Midwest | Chicago News

Illinois is grappling with a fast-spreading cyclosporiasis outbreak, hitting over 216 cases and 18 hospitalizations—with Michigan facing a far worse crisis at more than 3,300 confirmed cases, the largest in the nation. The parasite, often linked to contaminated produce like lettuce, is causing severe diarrhea and fatigue, and symptoms can take days to appear, making the true scale harder to pin down. Health officials urge everyone to wash hands, rinse produce, cook thoroughly, and avoid damaged food to stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea3f0fc1336ac1af