Cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis
Other namescyclosporosis
Cyclospora cayetanensis
SpecialtyInfectious disease

Cyclosporiasis is a disease caused by infection with Cyclospora cayetanensis, a pathogenic apicomplexan protozoan transmitted by feces or feces-contaminated food and water. Outbreaks have been reported due to contaminated fruits and vegetables. Because the oocysts of Cyclospora must sporulate in the environment for 1–2 weeks before they become infectious, direct person to person transmission is very unlikely, but it can be a hazard for travelers as a cause of diarrhea.

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