Michigan faces largest US cyclospora outbreak
The Michigan Department of Health announced the death of two individuals due to Cyclospora illness, marking the first fatalities recorded during the largest outbreak of the disease in the United States. The outbreak has spread to nine states and resulted in over 11,000 cases and 193 hospitalizations. The outbreak, caused by the Cyclospora parasite, has been linked to imported produce from farms in central Mexico, although authorities are still investigating other possible sources. Symptoms include severe diarrhea and nausea. The illness is usually not life-threatening, but underlying health conditions prior to infection may increase the risk.
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