What are Cyclospora symptoms?
The primary symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea, which can be explosive at times. Unlike with food poisoning caused by bacteria like E. coli or salmonella, Cyclospora infection does not generally cause vomiting or nausea. The diarrhea can also last for days, or even weeks. If you’ve been experiencing diarrhea for more than a few days, or if the diarrhea seems to subside but then starts again, experts recommend seeing a health care provider.
Is it easy to get a test for Cyclospora?
Cyclospora is not a common pathogen that doctors routinely test for. A physician would have to order a stool test specifically if they suspect the parasite might be the culprit.
Now that cases are growing in the U.S., doctors are more likely to suspect Cyclospora and ask more questions about your travel and eating history. If you’ve traveled overseas to areas where the parasite is endemic, or if you tell your provider you’ve eaten fresh produce in recent days and are having continuous diarrhea, they may be more inclined to order the test.
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