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Cyclosporiasis outbreak causes first two deaths in Michigan

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A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has resulted in the first two known deaths, according to Michigan health officials. Both individuals who died had pre-existing health conditions that were potentially exacerbated by the foodborne illness and dehydration. Federal authorities are still working to identify the source of the outbreak, which has sickened thousands nationwide. AI

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak causes first two deaths in Michigan

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Herb Scribner ·

    Cyclospora outbreak causes first two deaths

    <p>Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the multistate <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/20/cyclospora-outbreak-diarrhea-infection-wash-food" target="_blank">cyclosporiasis</a> outbreak, Michigan health officials said Monday, marking the first known deaths lin…

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