Infectious Diseases A-Z: What you need to know about cyclospora infection



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An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that affects the small bowels and intestines of those infected, has been linked to fresh vegetable trays, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Cyclospora is a protozoa, meaning it is a single-cell organism that we would call a parasite that can cause diarrheal illness," says Dr. Pritish Tosh, an infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic.

Published by: Mayo Clinic Published at: 5 years ago Category: