Health officials have reported the first deaths in the US related to a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Two individuals in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak, which has caused explosive diarrhea. These deaths are the first known fatalities linked to the multistate outbreak.

According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been affected by cyclosporiasis and dehydration. Further information about the cases is not being released. For more details, readers can refer to the original report from KVIA ABC-7's source.