US reports two cyclospora outbreak deaths as ‘explosive diarrhea’ crisis deepens

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe CDC has received reports of more than 4,100 confirmed cases and is investigating more than 7,400 other likely cases across 41 states (CDC)Two people in Michigan have died due to the cyclospora outbreak, marking the first confirmed fatalities in the U.S. linked to the microscopic parasite.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported that both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.Cyclospora infections occur from consuming food contaminated with human feces, often through produce irrigated or washed with tainted water, and lead to severe intestinal issues.Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico, served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states, as a source of the widespread outbreak.The current cyclospora outbreak has set a U.S. record, with over 4,100 confirmed cases and more than 7,400 likely cases reported across 41 states, as investigations continue to identify other potential sources.In fullMichigan reports first two US deaths from ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis outbreakMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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