1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000

Cyclospora is a microscopic, single-celled parasite that infects the small intestine and causes an illness known as cyclosporiasis.

Two people in Michigan have died due to Cyclospora infections, the state health department reported.

Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite, state health officials announced Monday.

Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak ‌of the intestinal illness.Both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by…

US sees first fatalities due to intestinal illness, though both had significant ​underlying health conditions Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state’s health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest US outbreak ⁠of the…

The first two deaths have been reported in the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, the state's health department announced Monday.

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services has reported that two people have died in connection to the outbreak of cyclosporiasis. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar has details on the disease and symptoms to watch for.