Michigan health officials have confirmed the first two deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, marking what appears to be the first reported fatalities associated with the nationwide foodborne illness outbreak.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said Monday that both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been worsened by cyclosporiasis and dehydration. Health officials noted that deaths from the parasitic illness are uncommon in the United States because the infection is generally treatable and is not usually considered life-threatening, CNBC reported.
