Cyclospora

Infectious Disease · Infectious & Parasitic

Moderate

Severity

Outbreaks linked to imported fresh produce in the US and Canada; endemic in tropical and subtropical regions

Prevalence

Contagious

Infectious Disease

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📖What is Cyclospora?

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically contracted from consuming contaminated food or water. It causes prolonged diarrheal illness.

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