Michigan reports two deaths in ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak
State health officials said 193 people were hospitalized as investigators continue tracing the outbreak to contaminated produce.
- On Monday, MDHHS reported 11,234 cyclosporiasis cases as of August 3, up 461 from July 31, with two deaths among residents who had significant underlying health conditions.
- Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite infecting the small intestine. While investigating the outbreak, MDHHS identified lettuce or salad greens as a possible source, though outbreaks have historically been linked to various fresh produce types.
- As of July 30, 193 patients were hospitalized. The CDC confirmed cases across 34 states and expects illnesses to continue increasing through the end of August, when the typical Cyclospora season ends.
- MDHHS recommends purchasing whole heads of lettuce and cooking greens to at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit to kill the parasite. Officials also advise thoroughly washing all fresh produce under clean running water before preparation.
- Anyone experiencing gastrointestinal illness such as watery diarrhea, fatigue, or nausea should contact their healthcare provider for diagnosis. Healthcare providers can test stool samples to confirm cyclosporiasis and prescribe treatment.
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Two people died as a result of the cyclosporosis epidemic in Michigan, announced on Monday the state health authorities. These are the first confirmed deaths in the United States related to this microscopic parasite.
In the US state of Michigan, two people have died following an infection with the intestinal parasite Cyclospora. These are the first deaths in the United States since the outbreak of the wave of infections in the spring. Severe, watery diarrhea is the main symptom of a Cyclospora infection. Death resulting from the infection caused by the parasite is very rare. The two victims had "significant underlying health problems," says the Michigan Dep…
2 people die of Cyclospora infection in Michigan
Editor's note: This is a developing story and may be updated.Michigan has reported two deaths in its ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, a wave of parasitic infections that has affected over 11,000 people in the state.Since early May, 193 people in Michigan have been hospitalized with cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis infection, called cyclosporiasis. The parasite can enter the body when someone consumes food or water contaminated with the organism, and…
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