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.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2018
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Cyclospora
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Private event
Brand name(s):Evanston Golf Club
Molecular test results:Not reported