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HEALTHAug 3 · 18:36 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy SUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press

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

Michigan health officials confirmed the first two U.S. deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak, a microscopic parasite causing severe diarrhea. The CDC reports over 18,000 confirmed or suspected cases, with lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations identified as a primary source of the outbreak.

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Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesorganizationCyclosporatopicCenters for Disease Control and PreventionorganizationTaco BellorganizationMexicoplaceCyclosporiasistopic
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