Cyclosporiasis

Introduction: Cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis: Cyclospora cayetanensis (SIGH-clo-SPORE-uh KYE-uh-tuh-NEN-sis) is a parasite composed of ... more about Cyclosporiasis.

Cyclosporiasis: A parasitic disease caused by Cyclospora cayetensis which is transmitted by ingestion of food or water contaminated by infected fecal matter. Some cases are asymptomatic while others can be quite severe and untreated cases can suffer relapses. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cyclosporiasis is available below.

Symptoms of Cyclosporiasis

• No symptoms - in some cases
• Watery diarrhea
• Frequent diarrhea
• Explosive diarrhea
• Loss of appetite

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Treatments for Cyclosporiasis

• Antibiotics
• Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Bactrim, Septra, Cotrim
• Rest, fluids

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Prevention of Cyclosporiasis

Prevention information for Cyclosporiasis has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Cyclosporiasis.

• Avoid contaminated water, avoid contaminated food

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Article Excerpts about Cyclosporiasis

Cyclospora cayetanensis (SIGH-clo-SPORE-uh KYE-uh-tuh-NEN-sis) is a parasite composed of one cell, too small to be seen without a microscope. The first known human cases of illness caused by Cyclospora infection (i.e., cyclosporiasis) were reported in 1979. Cases began being reported more often in the mid-1980s. In the last several years, outbreaks of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the United States and Canada. (Source: excerpt from Cyclospora Infection: DPD)

Definitions of Cyclosporiasis:

Infection with parasitic protozoa of the genus CYCLOSPORA. It is distributed globally and causes a diarrheal illness. Transmission is waterborne. - (Source - Diseases Database)