Michigan reports 2 deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak

Health officials in Michigan have reported two deaths related to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.

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

Michigan reports first 2 US deaths connected with cyclosporiasis outbreak  USA Today

Michigan reports first US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak  Reuters

Michigan has recorded the nation's first two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has infected at least 11,234 people in the state.

Michigan health officials just reported the first two deaths from the state’s ongoing outbreak of the explosive diarrhea-causing foodborne illness cyclosporiasis, marking the first fatalities reported in the U.S. since the surge of cases began earlier this year.The deceased patients had “significant underlying health c

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

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 two individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration, according to medical records.

Michigan Reports Two Deaths In Ongoing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak  huffpost.com

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

Michigan Reports 2 Deaths In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak  forbes.com

Two people in Michigan have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the state Health and Human Services Department said Monday.

Aug 3 - Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak of the intestinal illness.

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