Two people in Michigan have died from cyclosporiasis, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak of the intestinal illness. Both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the illness and dehydration, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The outbreak currently surpasses 11,000 cases nationwide.
The microscopic parasite causing cyclosporiasis has been linked to contaminated lettuce in some cases, though details regarding the specific source of contamination remain unclear. While this is the largest U.S. outbreak on record, officials emphasize both deceased individuals had pre-existing health issues that likely contributed to their vulnerability. The Guardian reports that dehydration was a factor alongside the illness.
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