India, Aug. 3 -- Health officials reported on Monday that two persons in Michigan have succumbed to the outbreak of cyclosporiasis.

These fatalities mark the first confirmed deaths associated with the multi-state outbreak of severe diarrhea in the United States.

"Two deaths have been identified as part of the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan. According to medical records, both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration," as per the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

No additional information will be provided on these two cases," the department added.

Michigan has documented 11,234 cases and 193 hospitalizations related to the outbreak....