First US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in Michigan

Michigan has recorded two deaths linked to the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services stated that both individuals had underlying health conditions potentially exacerbated by dehydration and the intestinal illness. Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite causing watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These outbreaks typically occur during late spring and summer, marking the first fatalities for this specific US event.