Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases

Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.

They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.

US sees first fatalities due to intestinal illness, though both had significant ​underlying health conditions Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state’s health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest US outbreak ⁠of the intestinal illness. Both ⁠individuals had sign

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