US cyclosporiasis outbreak kills two people in Michigan, officials say

Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, according to the state's health department — the first deaths in what's now the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in the US. The Guardian reports both had significant underlying health conditions that may have been affected by the illness and dehydration, per medical records reviewed by the state. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, typically linked to contaminated food or water.

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