Michigan reports first 2 US deaths related to diarrhea-causing parasite

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.

By: The Associated Press

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 376

Last Updated: 2 hours, 4 minutes ago

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

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration. The department said it would not provide additional information about the deaths.

Officials would not say in which county or counties …

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