Cyclospora cayetanensis

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  • Created on: 30-09-22 10:28
what disease is caused by this parasite
Cyclosporiasis
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The disease caused by this parasite is a *blank* illness
intestinal
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how can individuals become infected
consuming contaminated food & water
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how can this parasite/disease affect immunocompromised individuals
Disease can be severe, prolonged and result in death (25litres of diarrhoea/day)
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how can this parasite/disease affect immunocompetent individuals
Disease most severe in elderly and young and has an explosive onset and lasts for 10-14 days.
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what is the treatment for the disease
No effective treatment
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