What is cyclosporiasis?

Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite.

What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?

The symptoms of cyclosporiasis include diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue.

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First deaths linked to cyclospora parasite reported as outbreak cases rise

First publishedAug 3, 16:02 UTC

Last updatedAug 5, 14:43 UTC · 13d ago

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Answer

Two people in Michigan have died from cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite.

Reported by 16 outlets — CBS News, NPR Health, PBS NewsHour, The Guardian US, NBC News, and 6 more. See all sources ↓

Two people in Michigan died from a foodborne illness called cyclosporiasis. This illness is caused by a parasite called Cyclospora. The outbreak has affected many people in the US.

Why it matters

This is the first time people have died from cyclosporiasis in the US. The outbreak is a concern because it can cause severe dehydration and other health problems.

In brief

What is cyclosporiasis?: Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite.
How many people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan?: Two people in Michigan have died from cyclosporiasis.
What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?: The symptoms of cyclosporiasis include diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue.

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Most outlets frame the story as a public health concern, focusing on the number of cases and deaths. Some outlets also mention the investigation into the outbreak's cause.

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CBS NewsAug 4, 14:23calls for investigation into Taylor Farms' connections
The HillAug 3, 17:34no specific mention of investigation
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The HillAug 3, 17:34emphasizes the number of cases
AxiosAug 3, 17:18mentions the national crisis and thousands of people sickened
Seattle TimesAug 3, 16:43emphasizes the first US deaths related to the outbreak
NBC NewsAug 3, 16:02mentions the disease and symptoms to watch for
PBS NewsHourAug 3, 22:45mentions the outbreak and its impact
Al JazeeraAug 3, 18:35emphasizes the first two deaths from the outbreak
NPR HealthAug 4, 08:40emphasizes the first reported deaths linked to the outbreak
MarketWatchAug 3, 19:30emphasizes the first deaths associated with the largest-ever cyclospora outbreak
CBS NewsAug 4, 14:23emphasizes the worst outbreak of the disease in the country
The Guardian USAug 3, 16:57emphasizes the first fatalities in the largest US outbreak
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Rarity of cyclosporiasis deaths
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MarketWatchAug 3, 19:30mentions it's rare for cyclosporiasis to cause death
Business InsiderAug 3, 17:31mentions the parasite doesn't usually kill people

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