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U.S. reports first deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak as Michigan cases rise
Two U.S. deaths reported in Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce
Kenyan authorities probe cyanide poisoning after 15 elephants die near Amboseli Park
Michigan health authorities confirmed on Monday the first two U.S. deaths linked to a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak, bringing the state’s total cases to 11,234 with 193 hospitalizations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services stated both victims had severe underlying health conditions, which may have been exacerbated by the parasitic infection and dehydration .
Nationwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases and over 11,500 suspected cases across nine states. The outbreak, caused by the *Cyclospora* parasite, triggers explosive diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, and vomiting, and is typically spread through contaminated raw produce or water. Investigations initially pointed to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which voluntarily recalled products grown in central Mexico on July 17. Taco Bell temporarily removed certain ingredients from some locations as a precaution, with sales dropping 2% in the U.S. since the outbreak began .
The CDC and state health departments continue to trace the source, with parsley and cilantro also under scrutiny in North Carolina. Cyclosporiasis cases typically surge in late spring and summer, and while the disease is rarely fatal, the current scale of infections has drawn heightened attention .
In a separate public health development, Swiss authorities in Basel reported one death and 26 Legionella infections linked to a cooling tower atop a Manor supermarket. The tower was decontaminated, but residents criticized delayed official communication. The canton’s deputy medical officer, Eva Würfel, said authorities prioritized broad public alerts over direct notifications to ensure all potentially exposed individuals were reached .
Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has killed 1,707 people out of 3,802 confirmed cases since May 15, according to government data. The World Health Organization noted that experimental treatments and vaccines are being tested at an accelerated pace, though no approved options exist for this strain. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is traveling to Kinshasa and Bunia this week to assess the response .
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Tödlicher Legionellenausbruch – Anwohner kritisieren späte Information durch Behörden Nach dem Legionellenausbruch in Basel mit einem Toten und 26 Erkrankten kritisieren Anwohner mangelhafte Informationen.
srf.ch · about 2 hours ago
EEUU registra las dos primeras muertes por el brote de ciclosporiasis, la enfermedad que causa "diarrea explosiva" Las personas fallecidas en Míchigan presentaban patologías previas y las autoridades señalan que la muerte por esta enfermedad parasitaria es "poco común" Qué es la ciclosporiasis, la enfermedad parasitaria que provoca diarrea explosiva que se ha disparado en EEUU Las autoridades sanitarias de Míchigan (Estados Unidos) han informado este lunes del fallecimiento de dos personas a causa de la ciclosporiasis. Se trata de las primeras víctimas mortales del mayor brote de esta enfermedad intestinal, que causa una diarrea explosiva y que ha afectado ya a miles de personas en todo el país. El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Míchigan (MDHHS) ha emitido una nota en su página web en la que indica que la ciclosporiasis no es una enfermedad que ponga en peligo la vida y que la muerte por esta causa es poco común para la población general. En el comunicado indica, no obstante, que los fallecidos padecían problemas de salud importantes, que podrían haberse visto agravados por la ciclosporiasis y la deshidratación. Las autoridades sanitarias llevan semanas investigando el brote de esta enfermedad parasitaria que provoca una diarrea explosiva, náuseas, fatiga, pérdida de apetito y vómitos. La afección gastrointestinal está causada por el parásito Cyclospora, que se transmite a través de productos agrícolas crudos y agua contaminada con heces humanas. Los brotes tienden a producirse con mayor frecuencias a finales de la primavera y durante el verano. En este período estival, los centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de Estados Unidos (CDC) han identificado 6.707 casos confirmados por laboratorio y más de 11.500 sospechosos, pendientes de confirmación o una mayor investigación. El Departamento de Salud de Míchigan cifra 11.234 casos totales y 193 hospitalizaciones solo en su estado. Investigan la cadena Taco Bell Las autoridades sanitarias de Estados Unidos iniciaron una investigación sobre la cadena de cómida rápida Taco Bell, por la supuesta relación con el brote de cicloporiasis registrados en nueve estados del país. La investigación apuntaba a lechuga contaminada, que se relacionó a la empresa agroalimentaria Taylor Farms. Ante tales acusaciones, la empresa publicó un comunicado: El 17 de julio, Taylor Farms retiró de forma voluntaria del mercado toda la lechuga iceberg cultivada en el centro de México que había sido identificada como la posible fuente de uno de los brotes recientes de Cyclospora. Los productos que se encuentran actualmente a la venta no son los afectados. Taco Bell también informó mediante un comunicado que había retirado de forma voluntaria y temporal ciertos ingredientes en algunos restaurantes como medida de precaución. Las ventas de la cadena de comida rápida han caído un 2 en Estados Unidos desde que se originó el brote.
eldiario.es · about 2 hours ago
Focolaio di legionella a Basilea, un morto 26 casi: Verifiche su torri di raffreddamento per uffici Negli ultimi giorni a Basilea si è registrato un numero insolitamente alto di casi di legionella, 26 di preciso, che hanno provocato anche un decesso. Lo hanno annunciato le autorità svizzere, che sospettano la contaminazione provenga dalle due torri di raffreddamento installate su un edificio per uffici. In un comunicato stampa il dipartimento sanitario cantonale […] Larticolo Focolaio di legionella a Basilea, un morto 26 casi: Verifiche su torri di raffreddamento per uffici proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.
il fatto quotidiano · about 2 hours ago
Darmerkrankung: Zwei Tote nach Cyclosporiasis-Ausbruch in den USA Mehr als 6700 bestätigte Infektionen, über 18.000 Verdachtsfälle: In den USA hat sich eine Darmerkrankung ausgebreitet. Die US-Lebensmittelaufsicht FDA vermutet Eisbergsalat aus Mexiko als Ursprung. Behörden in Michigan meldeten zwei Todesfälle.
handelsblatt · about 2 hours ago
Un român de 19 ani a murit în timp ce culegea roșii în Italia. Canicula a făcut deja cinci victime în rândul muncitorilor agricoli Valurile de caniculă care au asfixiat Italia în ultimele luni au provocat decesul a cinci lucrători agricoli, cel mai recent caz survenind duminica trecută, când un tânăr român în vârstă de 19 ani a murit din cauza căldurii sufocante în timp ce culegea roşii în apropiere de Cremona, potrivit sindicatului Flai Cgil.
digi24 · about 2 hours ago
Health and Safety Authority sends file on Creeslough tragedy to DPP Move opens way for investigation to be completed into disaster in Donegal village in October 2022
irish times · about 2 hours ago
Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo, spokesperson says Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in a statement.
euronews · about 2 hours ago
I had to travel, my life was in danger: more Florida women seeking out-of-state abortions Since a ban on abortion at six weeks of gestation was introduced in May 2024, the number of pregnant women seeking care elsewhere has tripled
elpais · about 2 hours ago
Landslide kills 14 in Ethiopias Amhara region, state media says reut.rs/4wFwfb2
bluesky_Reuters · about 2 hours ago
Congo Ebola response hit by worker protests over late pay Ebola response workers in eastern Congo staged protests this week, demanding the government pay salaries and allowances they say are nearly three months overdue, as security incidents continue to hamper efforts to contain the outbreak. Dozens of health workers gathered outside Ebola treatment centres in Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu, all in Ituri province, on Sunday […]
in-cyprus · about 2 hours ago
Aare-Flusskraftwerk Rupperswil – Zahlreiche Fische sterben in der Aare wegen Störung im Kraftwerk Bei einem SBB-Kraftwerk starben Ende Juli Hunderte bis Tausende Fische. Der Fischereiverband hat Anzeige erstattet.
srf.ch · about 2 hours ago
WHO warns DR Congos Ebola outbreak has outpaced response capacity The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that the Democratic Republic of the Congos Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has expanded beyond current response capabilities, becoming the largest such crisis in the nations history and prompting urgent calls for additional funding and operational support.
yenisafak · about 2 hours ago
En Chine, une thérapie génique expérimentale provoque la mort dune fillette… et beaucoup de questions Un essai clinique expérimentant une technique de pointe dédition de gènes, en Chine, a connu une issue désastreuse. Depuis que Science la révélée, une enquête a été ouverte au sein de luniversité qui en était responsable. La famille de lenfant décédée demande des comptes. Et de nombreuses questions demeurent.
courrier international · about 2 hours ago
Au Royaume-Uni, le personnel médical confronté à une hausse choquante du racisme Plusieurs rapports issus de différents secteurs du NHS, le service public de santé britannique, font état dune augmentation des atteintes à caractère raciste envers le personnel. Le dernier en date, qui contient de nombreux témoignages demployés, a provoqué lindignation dans les médias.
courrier international · about 2 hours ago
Basilea, un morto, 27 infettati e 7 in terapia intensiva: focolaio di Legionella nel supermercato Lincubazione dura dieci giorni: è probabile perciò che le persone interessate siano molte di più
corriere · about 2 hours ago
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.
aljazeera · about 2 hours ago
What is Cyclospora? Two deaths as US outbreak puts Europe on alert Cyclospora: Parasite back in the spotlight after two US deaths. Heres what to know about symptoms, transmission, risky foods and the situation in Europe.
euronews · about 2 hours ago
Mindst 1.700 døde under ebolaudbrud i DR Congo
dr.dk · about 2 hours ago
Brukare hade "högsmittsam tuberkolos" – hemtjänstanställda smittspåras 30 utsatta för högsmittsam tuberkulos
expressen · about 2 hours ago
Första dödsfallen bekräftade efter explosiva diarré-viruset Över 17 000 personer misstänks ha smittats av det explosiva diarré-viruset. Men var utbrottet kommer i från har inte gått att slå fast. Nu har de två första dödsfallen bekräftats.
expressen · about 2 hours ago
Două vaci au provocat deraierea unui tren cu 450 de pasageri, în Italia. Călătorii au trăit clipe de groază, iar traficul feroviar a fost paralizat Sute de pasageri au trăit clipe de groază după ce trenul în care se aflau a deraiat în apropiere de Roma, în urma impactului cu două vaci aflate pe șine. Incidentul a dus la suspendarea traficului feroviar și la evacuarea tuturor călătorilor.
adevarul · about 2 hours ago
Mehr als 3600 Fälle: Die größte Ebola-Epidemie jemals in Kongo Ebola breitet sich in Kongo immer schneller aus. In fünf Provinzen wurden Fälle registriert. Im Land ist aber eine Studie mit vielversprechenden Substanzen angelaufen.
faz · about 2 hours ago
Krankheiten: Ebola-Medikamentenstudien starten – WHO sieht Fortschritte Ebola-Ausbruch: Die WHO setzt auf neue Medikamente und Impfstoffe. Doch Betroffene müssen trotz vielversprechender Daten noch viel Geduld haben.
tagesspiegel · about 3 hours ago