Two individuals in Michigan have died after falling ill with cyclosporiasis, marking the first reported fatalities connected to a large outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May 2026. The outbreak has affected multiple people, but these deaths are the initial confirmed cases linked to the ongoing health concern.

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spread through contaminated food or water.

The situation remains under observation as health officials continue to investigate and respond to the outbreak.

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