Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite

State health officials say two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan

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