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HEALTHAug 3 · 21:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and SUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press

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

Michigan reported the first two U.S. deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak, with both deceased having underlying health conditions. The CDC notes cyclosporiasis is rarely deadly but can cause severe dehydration. The outbreak is tied to lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in nine states, with over 18,000 confirmed or suspected cases nationwide.

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Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesorganizationCyclosporatopicCenters for Disease Control and PreventionorganizationDr. Joel KammeyerpersonTaco BellorganizationMexicoplace
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