Cyclospora update: ‘Explosive diarrhea’ now in 47 states; nearly 23,000 cases

Two deaths have been confirmed in connection with the gastrointestinal disease.

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

The first deaths from the cyclosporiasis “explosive diarrhea” outbreak have been reported after two Michigan residents died after contracting the food-borne illness. Both patients, who are yet to be identified, had “significant underlying health conditions,” the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Foo