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Michigan officials confirm first U.S. deaths from cyclosporiasis outbreak

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Health officials in Michigan have confirmed the first two deaths in the United States linked to cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis. The fatalities occurred during a significant nationwide surge in cases that began in May, with reports indicating approximately 22,000 infections.

Both individuals who died had significant underlying health conditions that may have increased their vulnerability to complications such as dehydration. While specific identities have not been released, the deaths were confirmed following initial reports in August.

Investigators linked a major multi-state cluster of illnesses to iceberg lettuce processed in central Mexico and distributed to restaurants. Although a product recall was initiated in mid-July, the illness onsets for the two fatal cases occurred prior to that action. By September, officials declared the specific lettuce-associated outbreak over as case numbers declined sharply. Nationally, the surge resulted in hundreds of hospitalizations across dozens of states.

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First U. S. Deaths Confirmed In Connection With Parasitic Illness Carried By Lettuce, Tomatoes [trendingpoliticsnews.com]
What to know about cyclosporiasis [www.rwcpulse.com]
First U. S. Deaths Confirmed In Connection With Parasitic Illness Carried By Lettuce, Tomatoes [trendingpoliticsnews.com]
What to know about cyclosporiasis [www.almanacnews.com]
Two Dead as Cyclospora Infections Surge Across US and Officials Investigate Contaminated Fresh Produce [tdpelmedia.com]