Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhoea-causing parasite

State health officials in Michigan announced on Monday that two individuals have died following a cyclospora outbreak. These fatalities represent the first confirmed deaths in the United States linked to the microscopic, diarrhea-causing parasite.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported that both deceased individuals suffered from underlying health conditions. The parasite is known to cause intestinal illness, and this marks a significant development in the tracking of the current outbreak.