First deaths in the United States from an outbreak of explosive diarrhea caused by lettuce contaminated with Cyclospora
Authorities explain that the deceased had previous conditions that may have worsened the symptoms.
Michigan authorities reported Monday that two people have died as a result of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis spread through lettuce contaminated with the parasite, which is affecting several US states. These are the first deaths as a result of the explosive diarrhea caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which is spread through food or liquids contaminated with human feces.
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