First two deaths linked to outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhoea’

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it has recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide (Picture: CDC) Two people have died following an outbreak of a parasitic infection that can cause ‘explosive diarrhoea’. The individuals, both living in Michigan, each had significant underlying heal

The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

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

UK health chiefs have issued a travel warning after a spike in Cyclospora “explosive diarrhoea” infections in returning holidaymakers. 67 cases have been logged across England, Scotland and Wales