Two People in Michigan Died Due to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

JAKARTA - Two people died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan amid an outbreak that has hit several US states.

"Two deaths have been identified as part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has hit Michigan," the local Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday, August 3 local time.

Both victims previously had serious health problems, authorities said without giving further details.

Cyclosporiasis is generally not life-threatening and can be treated with antibiotics.

Cyclosporiasis outbreaks are more common in spring and summer. The causative pathogen of cyclosporiasis is spread through contaminated fresh fruits, vegetables, or water.

Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora and is usually common in the United States from May 1 to August 31.

By 2026, the number of cyclosporiasis cases in the United States will be four times higher than in 2025.