Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday. These are the first known deaths related to the multi-state outbreak of explosive diarrhea in the United States.
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified more than 18,000 cases of domestic cyclosporiasis this season, with 6,707 cases confirmed and about 11,500 others undergoing further laboratory testing.
Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh food or water and lead to severe diarrhea in those infected. The CDC has identified multiple clusters of cyclosporiasis cases, including a particularly large multistate outbreak centered in the Midwest.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
