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Two deaths in Michigan linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Michigan health officials confirmed on Monday the first two deaths linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting nine states, marking the first fatalities associated with the foodborne parasite as federal and state investigators continue working to identify the full scope of the outbreak.
TL;DR
- Michigan has confirmed the first two deaths linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
- The outbreak has affected nine states.
- Both individuals who died had underlying health conditions.
- Cyclosporiasis is typically not life-threatening, and deaths are uncommon.