What does Cyclospora do to you?

Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes watery diarrhea, with frequent, sometimes explosive, bowel movements. Other common symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps/pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue.

What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis may include the following:

• Watery diarrhea (most common)
• Loss of appetite.
• Weight loss.
• Cramping.
• Bloating.
• Increased gas.
• Nausea.
• Fatigue.

Does Cyclospora go away on its own?

Cyclospora infection often goes away by itself, and mild or asymptomatic cases require no treatment. For those who require treatment, the best option is oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX, also called co-trimoxazole) (Bactrim, Septra) twice daily for seven to 10 days.

Is Cyclospora a fungus?

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a coccidian parasite that causes a diarrheal disease called cyclosporiasis in humans and possibly in other primates.

What to know about the Cyclospora parasite outbreak?

Latest Outbreak Information This outbreak appears to be over. CDC, public health and regulatory officials in 14 states, and the U.S. As of September 23, 2020, a total of 701 people with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak were reported from 14 states: GA, IL, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN,

What does Cyclospora mean?

Definition of cyclospora. : any of a genus (Cyclospora of the order Coccidia) of sporozoans including one (C. cayetanensis) causing diarrhea in humans.

How long does cyclosporiasis last?

Cyclosporiasis symptoms are very much like those of food poisoning. The symptoms may last for a few days or a few weeks, depending on the severity of the infection, and may also reoccur.