Two people have died from <a href="https://todaytrendnews7.com/2-deaths-in-michigan-linked-to-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-as-cases-across-the-state-exceed-11000/” title=”2 deaths in Michigan linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases across the state exceed 11,000″>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 cyclosporiasis and dehydration, according to medical records
There are no updates on the investigation, the state health department told Reuters in an email
An FDA investigation linked the outbreak that has expanded to nine states to iceberg lettuceico, but authorities are still looking for other potential
Cyclosporiasis is generally not a life-threatening illness
Michigan health officials reported 11,234 outbreak-linked cases on Monday, up 461 from Friday’s update. The outbreak has resulted in 193 hospitalizations, according to the health department’s latest data
Wayne County has reported the highest number of cases, with 1,379 infections. Adults aged 30 to 39 years have been the hardest hit, accounting for 2,216 reported cases, state data showed
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Cases of the intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite have been rising steadily across the United States in recent weeks, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal issues
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Nationwide, the CDC has recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 28, with more than 11,500 additional suspected cases still awaiting confirmation or further investigation
The CDC surveillance updates include only laboratory-confirmed cases, while state health departments may also report probable infections, resulting in higher case counts. The agency has said it is working with states to update the national tally as additional cases are confirmed
Former CDC officials and food safety experts have said cuts across federal health agencies have complicated the government’s ability to respond to foodborne disease outbreaks
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said it is aware of the deaths in Michigan
“This development highlights the importance of identifying theade Syers, food safety specialist at Michigan State University Extension
Consumers in the U.S. have been steering clear of some restaurant chains and buying less lettuce in grocery stores as the multi-state outbreak of the parasitic disease has fueled confusion over what is safe to eat
