US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak

Authorities in the Midwestern state of Michigan say that two people who died had underlying conditions. Authorities in the US state of Michigan say that they have confirmed the deaths of two people in a cyclospora outbreak , the first fatal cases of a disease related to the microscopic parasite recorded in the United States. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday that both individuals had significant underlying health conditions and had been affected by intestinal illness and dehydration. “This development highlights the importance of identifying the source of the outbreak and preventing additional illnesses,” Wade Syers, food safety specialist at Michigan State University Extension, told the Reuters news agency. The US Department of Health and Human Services said that it was aware of the reports in Michigan , and the state agency told Reuters that there were no updates on the investigation. Outbreaks tend to occur most often in the late spring and summer.

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