Coccidia details
What Coccidia shows
Coccidia are a group of single-celled parasites that infect the intestines, including Cyclospora and Cystoisospora (formerly Isospora). They are usually picked up from contaminated food or water and can cause watery diarrhea, cramps, bloating and tiredness that may last for weeks, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. This test examines a stool sample under the microscope, using special stains, to look for these parasites. A positive result shows the organisms were seen in your sample. Parasites can be passed in stool only some of the time, so a negative result does not completely rule out infection, and repeat samples may be needed.
Tests that include Coccidia
Cyclospora cayetanensis and Isospora belli are coccidian parasites that cause malaise, low-grade fever, and diarrhea. Fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, myalgia, and weight loss occur. The clinical presentation for those patients infected with either disease is similar.
- Coccidia Checks a stool sample for coccidia, a group of intestinal parasites that includes Cyclospora and Cystoisospora, which can cause prolonged diarrhea.
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