Cyclospora cayetanensisis a microscopic parasite that can be transmitted via food or water sources and causes intestinal disease (Cyclosporiasis) in humans.Cyclospora and Cyclosporiasis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Detection, and Control reviews 22 species of Cyclospora and discussesC. cayetanensisinfection in humans.
This book offers comprehensive coverage that includes taxonomy and biology, molecular characteristics, and transmission of the parasite. It also provides researchers, clinicians, public health officials, and food safety officials with basic data for the epidemiology of theCyclosporaspp. orC. cayetanensis, as well as strategies to monitor large-scale outbreaks ofCyclosporaspp. orC. cayetanensis. The book further covers clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods, and means of treatment and prevention of this disease and informs readers of the hazards of the parasite, common means of transmission, and self-protection measures.
- Provides the taxonomy of 22 species of Cyclospora (including two newly identified Cyclospora species)
- Covers the scenarios and characteristics of recent epidemics in the world, susceptible populations, and the risk factors in the transmission of theC. cayetanensis
- Summarizes recent developments in detection methods ofCyclosporaspp. orC. cayetanensisin humans, animals, and the environment
