Cyclosporiasis 2704668 210419067 2008-05-05T21:17:56Z Jfdwolff 46555 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/PaleWhaleGail|PaleWhaleGail]] ([[User talk:PaleWhaleGail|talk]]) to last version by Neutrality {{Infobox_Disease | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Image = Cyclospora cayetanensis.jpg | Caption = Cyclospora cayetanensis | DiseasesDB = 32228 | ICD10 = {{ICD10|A|07|8|a|00}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|007.5}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = ped | eMedicineTopic = 527 | MeshID = D021866 | }} '''''[[Cyclospora cayetanensis]]''''' is a pathogenic [[protozoan]] transmitted by [[feces]] or feces-contaminated fresh produce and water. [[Outbreak]]s have been reported in imported [[raspberry|raspberries]]. Fortunately it is not spread from person to person. It is commonly the cause of [[diarrhea]] for many travelers. ==Mode of infection== When an [[oocyst]] of [[C. cayetanensis|''C. cayetanensis'']] enters the [[small intestine]] and invades the [[mucosa]] it incubates for about one week. After incubation the person begins to experience severe watery diarrhea, bloating, fever, stomach cramps, and muscle aches. Oocyst can be present due to using contaminated water or human feces as fertilizer. They primarily effect humans and other primates. ==Diagnosis and treatment== [[Diagnosis]] can be difficult due to the lack of recognizable oocysts in the feces. Using tests like [[PCR]]-based [[DNA]] tests and [[Ziehl-Neelsen stain|acid-fast staining]] can help with idenfication. The infection is often treated with [[trimethoprim]] and [[sulfamethoxazole]], because traditional anti-protozoan drugs are not sufficient. To prevent the transmission through food, cook or freeze food and try to avoid drinking stream water while outdoors. ==References== *Talaro, Kathleen P. "Foundations in Microbiology Fifth Edition." New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., 2005. {{disease-stub}} {{Protozoal diseases}} [[Category:Diseases]] [[es:Ciclosporosis]]