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Michigan Reports Two Deaths in Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Michigan health officials have confirmed two deaths linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened over 11,000 people. This marks the first reported fatalities in the US from the parasitic infection during this outbreak.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Two people have died amid US cyclosporiasis outbreak, Michigan officials say

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 significant ​underlying health conditions that may have been affected by cyclosporiasis and dehydration, according to medical records. Continue reading...

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Michigan reports 2 deaths in rare parasite outbreak that has sickened more than 11,000

Two deaths linked to Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak had significant underlying health conditions impacted by the intestinal parasite and dehydration, health officials said.

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cnbcMostly Factual1h ago

Michigan confirms first two deaths in cyclospora outbreak

The Michigan Health Department said that both individuals had underlying health conditions.

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

2 dead in cyclospora outbreak, Michigan health authorities say

The outbreak has been linked to lettuce sourced from central Mexico. Santiago Urquijo/Getty Images Two deaths have been confirmed in the cyclosporiasis outbreak. The parasite, cyclospora, doesn't usually kill people, but it can cause severe dehydration. People with compromised immune systems and elderly adults should be especially cautious. Michigan has confirmed the first deaths linked to the US'' ongoing outbreak of a diarrhea bug linked to the cyclospora parasite. On Monday, Michigan's D...

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Michigan reports first two US deaths from ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis outbreak

Cases in the state have been linked to contaminated lettuce

By Julia Musto

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forbes2h ago

Michigan Reports 2 Deaths In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Michigan health officials reported two cyclosporiasis-linked deaths Monday, as total cases in the state surpass 11,000.

By Conor Murray, Forbes Staff

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tmzMixed2h ago

2 People Dead in Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

2 people have died in the cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The MDHHS updated their case numbers Monday, listing that there have been 2 deaths since the infectious disease spread…

By TMZ Staff

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