Cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis is disease that causes watery diarrhea and stomach pain. People can get sick if they consume food or water contaminated with a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis. Cyclosporiasis is rare in Wisconsin and the United States. Most people get sick by travelling to tropical countries where the parasite is commonly found. People who get sick without traveling to tropical countries where the parasite is commonly found most often get sick after eating fresh produce imported from tropical countries. This disease is unlikely to spread from person to person.  

Cyclosporiasis 101

Information for providers

Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines:

Case Reporting and Investigation Protocol (EpiNet): P-01883 Cyclosporiasis (PDF)
Cyclosporiasis Case Report Form (PDF)

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Last revised October 11, 2023