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First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak
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Key Points:
- Two deaths in Michigan have been linked to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities associated with this multi-state incident in the U.S., according to state health officials.
- Both individuals who died had significant underlying health conditions that may have been exacerbated by cyclosporiasis and dehydration, though deaths from this infection are generally rare.
- Michigan has reported 11,234 cases of cyclosporiasis so far this season, with 193 hospitalizations, amid a nationwide surge in cases during the typical May to August season.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified over 18,000 domestic cases this season, with more than 6,700 confirmed and about 11,500 still under investigation to determine domestic acquisition.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, CDC, and state partners are investigating multiple clusters of cyclosporiasis, including a large multistate outbreak centered in the Midwest.
