Cyclospora outbreak is linked to two deaths in Michigan as case counts continue to rise

It’s rare for cyclosporiasis to cause death. These are the first deaths associated with the largest-ever cyclospora outbreak in the U.S.

The first two deaths have been reported in the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, the state's health department announced Monday.

Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed 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 inte

Michigan reports two deaths linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities in the multi-state severe diarrhea outbreak.

Michigan health officials confirmed on Monday the first two deaths linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting nine states, marking the first fatalities associated with the foodborne parasite as federal and state investigators continue working to identify the full scope of the outbreak. The Michigan Department of H

Two deaths linked to Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak had significant underlying health conditions impacted by the intestinal parasite and dehydration, health officials said.

Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora  Chicago Tribune

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

Since May, the CDC has received reports of more than 4,100 confirmed cases and is investigating more than 7,400 other likely cases across 41 states

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

Michigan reports first deaths tied to massive Cyclospora outbreak as CDC investigates multistate cases.

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.

The deaths were reported by Michigan state, which has seen more than 11,000 cases of the disease emerge since late June

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services has reported that two people have died in connection to the outbreak of cyclosporiasis. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar has details on the disease and symptoms to watch for.