2 dead in cyclospora outbreak, Michigan health authorities say

The outbreak has been linked to lettuce sourced from central Mexico. Santiago Urquijo/Getty Images Two deaths have been confirmed in the cyclosporiasis outbreak. The parasite, cyclospora, doesn't usually kill people, but it can cause severe dehydration. People with compromised immune systems and elderly adults should

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite, state health officials announced Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have b

The parasite infects food that has come into contact with human feces, most commonly when produce is irrigated or washed with contaminated water.

The Michigan Health Department said that both individuals had underlying health conditions.

Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite, state health officials announced.

The patients had “significant underlying health conditions” that may have contributed to their deaths, health officials said.

State health officials say two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.

Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora  Toronto Star

State health officials say two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan

Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora  AP News

They are the first U.S. deaths linked to the current cyclospora outbreak.