# US reports first two deaths linked to ‘explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak

https://mins.news/en/item/12512

- BBC News, 2026-08-03 20:05 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k7px317eeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The United States has reported its first two deaths associated with an outbreak described as causing “explosive diarrhoea”. Health officials say the illness results from a parasitic infection. It can spread through food or water that has been contaminated. They add that the disease is not generally life-threatening.

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