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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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…
For several weeks, a mysterious diarrhea wave has kept the US in mind. The origin of the disease has not yet been found. But now, for the first time, two people die in the U.S. state of Michigan in connection with cyclosporiasis infection.
Since May, more than 6000 cyclosporiasis infections have been detected in the USA, with a parasite infesting the small intestine. Now two infected people have died.
Two Deaths Confirmed in Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
LANSING, MICHIGAN (VINnews)-Michigan health officials confirmed Monday that two people have died in connection with a large cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened more than 11,000 residents. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations as of its latest update. Both people who died had significant underlying health conditions that […]
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