Michigan reports two deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases top 11,000
State health officials said two people have died in a parasitic infection outbreak tied to contaminated food or water, with more than 11,000 cases reported in Michigan.
Michigan health officials said Monday that two people have died in a cyclosporiasis outbreak, as the number of reported infections in the state climbed above 11,000. The illness is caused by a parasite that can spread through contaminated food or water.
The state health department said the deaths were linked to the outbreak, which has affected thousands of residents. Cyclosporiasis is not usually considered life-threatening, according to health authorities, but it can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
The outbreak has drawn wider attention after U.S. officials also reported two deaths connected to the same illness. Health agencies have been tracking the spread as they work to identify the source of contamination.
Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne and waterborne infection that has appeared in past outbreaks in the United States and elsewhere, often tied to fresh produce. Public health officials continue to advise caution around suspected contaminated items.
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