Cyclospora: First Deaths Reported in Michigan Amid Severe Outbreak
Summary
Two people in Michigan have died after getting sick from Cyclospora, a parasite causing an outbreak in the state. These are the first deaths linked to this Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, and both had other serious health problems.Key Facts
- Two Michigan residents died from cyclosporiasis during the current outbreak.
- Both individuals had serious underlying health issues that may have made their illness worse.
- Michigan has reported 11,234 Cyclospora cases and 193 hospital stays as of August 3.
- Deaths from Cyclospora are rare and it is usually not life-threatening.
- The CDC is investigating the outbreak connected to iceberg lettuce.
- The outbreak has affected at least nine states with 1,947 cases and 98 hospitalizations.
- The Michigan Department of Health and the CDC are tracking the situation closely.
- Cyclospora is a parasite that causes stomach illness and dehydration.
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