McHenry County Probes 61 Cyclosporiasis Cases After 5-Fold Jump
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Updated · Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Aug 7
McHenry County Probes 61 Cyclosporiasis Cases After 5-Fold Jump
3 articles · Updated · Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Aug 7
Summary
McHenry County has identified 61 Cyclosporiasis cases since June 25, prompting a public warning as health officials investigate a surge more than five times last year's level.
No source has been identified, though the illness is typically linked to contaminated fresh produce or water and past outbreaks have involved lettuce, herbs, peas, green onions and berries.
Symptoms usually begin about a week after exposure and can last for weeks without treatment, with watery diarrhea raising risks of dehydration, dizziness and reduced urination.
Health officials urged residents to rinse and scrub produce, sanitize food-contact surfaces and wash hands thoroughly, noting cooking produce to 158°F is more effective than washing alone.