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What is the primary mode of transmission for Cyclospora cayetanensis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Cyclospora cayetanensis?
- Ingestion of contaminated food or water (correct)
- Direct skin contact
- Contact with infected animals
- Inhalation of spores
What size is the mature oocyst of Cyclospora?
What size is the mature oocyst of Cyclospora?
- 5-7 μm
- 10-12 μm
- 8-10 μm (correct)
- 12-15 μm
Which clinical feature is typically associated with severe infection in immunocompromised individuals?
Which clinical feature is typically associated with severe infection in immunocompromised individuals?
- Fever without other symptoms
- Persistent cough
- Mild abdominal cramping
- Severe diarrhea (correct)
What is observed in intestinal biopsy of a Cyclospora infection?
What is observed in intestinal biopsy of a Cyclospora infection?
What is the incubation period for Cyclospora infection?
What is the incubation period for Cyclospora infection?
How can Cyclospora oocysts be identified in stool examination?
How can Cyclospora oocysts be identified in stool examination?
What staining technique is recommended for visualizing Cyclospora oocysts?
What staining technique is recommended for visualizing Cyclospora oocysts?
Which of the following regions is NOT commonly associated with Cyclospora infections?
Which of the following regions is NOT commonly associated with Cyclospora infections?
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Cyclosporiasis infection
Cyclosporiasis infection
Infection caused by a coccidian parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis, resulting in prolonged diarrhea.
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Specific type of coccidian parasite causing cyclosporiasis.
Cyclospora oocyst (morphology)
Cyclospora oocyst (morphology)
Round-shaped structure, 8-10 μm size, containing sporocysts and sporozoites (spores of the parasite).
Oocyst sporulation
Oocyst sporulation
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Transmission of Cyclospora
Transmission of Cyclospora
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Cyclospora life cycle
Cyclospora life cycle
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Clinical features of Cyclosporiasis
Clinical features of Cyclosporiasis
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Diagnosis of Cyclosporiasis
Diagnosis of Cyclosporiasis
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Study Notes
Cyclosporiasis
- Caused by Cyclospora spp., a coccidian parasite
- Causes prolonged diarrhea, including traveler's diarrhea
- Cyclospora cayetanensis is a specific type
- Infection reported in South E Asia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Middle East, Africa, UK, USA, South and Central America, and the Caribbean
- Oocysts are spherical, 8-10 µm in size
- Sporulated (mature) oocyst round, 8-10 µm, contains two sporocysts, each containing two sporozoites
- Unsporulated (immature) oocyst, passed in feces, contains central morula with 6-9 refractile globules.
- Life cycle not fully understood, possibly with both asexual and sexual cycles in the intestine via ingestion of contaminated food or water
- Sporulated oocysts are infectious to humans
- Oocysts shed in feces sporulate outside the host, becoming infectious
- Humans acquire infection by ingestion of food or water contaminated with oocysts
- Sporozoites are released from the sporocysts, infecting enterocytes in the small intestine
- Sporozoites develop into unsporulated oocysts and excreted in feces
- Incubation period is 1-7 days
- Symptoms include diarrhea, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and fever (often severe in immunocompromised)
- Sometimes asymptomatic, especially in immunocompetent individuals
- Intestinal biopsy shows villous atrophy and blunting, lymphocyte infiltration of lamina propria, and increased lymphocytes in intestinal epithelial cells
Diagnosis
- Stool examination shows round oocysts, observed with wet mount examination, acid-fast stain
- UV epifluorescence microscopy shows acid-fast autofluorescence oocysts,
- Molecular diagnosis with rt-PCR
- Serology for antibody detection
- Histopathology of intestinal biopsies
- Direct wet mount demonstration of oocysts in feces
- Modified Ziehl-Neelsen stains for oocysts (ovoid and acid-fast red colored)
- Oocysts of Cyclospora are acid-fast and stain red in color.
- Unsaturated oocysts of C. cayetanensis are autofluorescent under UV illumination.
Treatment
- Rehydration in serious cases; no treatment needed in mild cases
- Cotrimoxazole, tetracycline, and folic acid have been used
- HIV-infected patients may require long-term suppressive maintenance therapy.
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