Cyclosporiasis
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by an infection with
a microscopic one-celled parasite named Cyclospora cayetanensis.
The first known human cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in 1979.
People can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming
food or water contaminated with the parasite. People traveling to
countries where the disease in endemic may be at increased risk for
infection.
General information
Cyclosporiasis
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CDC
Cyclosporiasis Travel information (Exit DHS)
Information for health professionals
Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines:
Cyclosporiasis EpiNet (PDF, 31 KB)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 13, 2012 |
