The fatalities in Michigan were recorded during the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in the country’s history
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed that two people died after contracting Cyclospora, a diarrhea-inducing parasite that has been spreading across the US. They are the first fatalities linked to the outbreak, which has affected at least 45 states.
The outbreak, which began in early May, has become the largest ever recorded in the country, with more than 18,000 confirmed or suspected cases, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The actual number of infections is believed to be much higher because many cases remain undiagnosed. The outbreak has already far surpassed the previous record of around 4,700 cases, set in 2019.
Michigan announced the first two deaths linked to the parasite on Monday. Both victims had underlying health conditions that may have increased the severity of the illness. Cyclosporiasis, which causes severe diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” as well as gas, bloating, stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting, is rarely fatal, according to the CDC.
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