2018 Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis at Evanston Golf Club, Illinois
A large number of reported cases of cyclosporiasis occurred after an Independence Day celebration held on July 3 at Evanston Golf Club in Skokie, Illinois. Approximately 900 people attended the event. Public health investigators were unsure of the number of ill cases.
- Outbreak began:
- July 2018
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Illinois
- Organism(s):
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- Cyclospora
- Vehicle(s):
- Unknown
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Private Club
- Brand Name(s):
- Evanston Golf Club
- Total ill:
- 0
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Unknown
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- N/A
- Number Probable Cases:
- N/A
- Number Possible Cases:
- N/A
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Number Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Any Deaths:
- Unknown
- Number Dead:
- Unknown
- Any References:
- No
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- References:
- Chicago Tribune, July 25, 2018