What does cyclospora cayetanensis cause?

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As people become more aware of healthy eating and staying fit, they are focusing on their diet more than before. But it also makes it important to see if the food they are consuming is hygienic or not. Even though it is homemade. Recently, I read news of a celebrity getting cyclosporiasis that is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, and it became a topic of the town because the suspected source is through vegetables used in salads.

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What is Cyclospora cayetanensis?

So this parasite is found in human feces. If the food and water are contaminated with this parasite, then it can result in infection of the intestine.

What exactly is cyclosporiasis?

Intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis is known as cyclosporiasis. Usually, it is not contagious, meaning it cannot spread from one person.

How can we treat cyclosporiasis?

People with a strong immune system might not need medication, and it can recover on its own. However, a specific antibiotic is prescribed if it does not go away on its own. People with a weak immune system might need a stronger dose of an antibiotic.

What are the ways to prevent cyclosporiasis?

  • Maintaining hand hygiene by washing hands with antimicrobial handwash before handling food.
  • Washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
  • Heating the vegetables enough to make sure it is healthy to eat.

Have you heard about this parasite before?

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A simple yet informative post highlighting an important food- and waterborne parasitic infection. Definitely a useful topic for healthcare students and professionals.

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informative.

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Have heard of this news. Since, salads are mostly consumed raw chances of getting microbial infections are higher than consuming well cooked meal. But that doensy mean we should avoid eating our salads. Hand hygine and proper washing vegetables as you mentioned are important steps to reduce chances of infection.

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Hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to avoid majority of health hazards. Washing vegetables with water, baking soda, and vinegar should be made mandatory practice for street food vendors and restaurant owners to avoid such infection outbreaks.