Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Summary
Two people in Michigan with serious health problems died after getting cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes diarrhea. The state has reported over 11,000 cases since the outbreak began in late June, with many hospitalizations and spread across 70 counties.Key Facts
- Two Michigan residents with significant health issues died after contracting cyclosporiasis.
- Cyclosporiasis usually is not deadly, and deaths from it are rare in the U.S.
- Michigan has reported 11,234 cases by August 3, up from 10,773 cases on July 31.
- 193 people in Michigan were hospitalized due to the illness as of July 30.
- The outbreak started in Monroe County in late June and has spread to 70 Michigan counties, especially in Southeast Michigan.
- Officials think lettuce or salad greens may be a source of the infection.
- The Windsor-Essex health unit in Ontario, Canada, warned residents traveling to Michigan due to increased cases.
- Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, and fatigue, starting about a week after infection.
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