cyclosporiasis

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Cyclospora infection outbreak has caused several deaths and numerous cases in Canada and Michigan.

There has been a significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, with at least two deaths reported in Michigan and multiple cases in Windsor-Essex, Canada. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and UCLA Health have linked the outbreak to contaminated foods, which has prompted public health surveillance and warnings. The growth in interest reflects widespread concern about this foodborne illness and its health impacts.