Two people have died in Michigan due to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, which is a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water that causes severe diarrhea. This is the first time deaths have been confirmed in the U.S. related to this parasite. The victims both had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration, according to state health officials. The outbreak has infected thousands of people nationwide, with nearly 7,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported, although deaths from cyclosporiasis are rare in the U.S. Michigan's health department is at the epicenter of the current outbreak, with over 11,000 cases and 193 hospitalizations reported in the state.
| Signal | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Correction rate | 0.009 | 0.4 |
| Uncertainty density | 0.093 | 0.25 |
| Assertive mismatch rate | 1.000 | 0.35 |