Cyclospora spp. details
What Cyclospora spp. shows
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that infects the small intestine and can cause watery diarrhea, cramps, bloating, fatigue and weight loss that may last for weeks or come and go. People are usually infected by eating fresh produce or drinking water contaminated with the parasite, and it is more common in some tropical regions and in seasonal outbreaks. This test looks for Cyclospora in your stool. A positive result supports infection as the cause of symptoms. Because the parasite may be shed in small numbers, a negative result does not fully exclude it, and repeat samples may be needed.
Tests that include Cyclospora spp.
This test detects Cyclospora in stool. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasite that can cause diarrhea, malaise, and low-grade fever.
- Cyclospora spp. Looks for the parasite Cyclospora in a stool sample, used to help find a cause of prolonged watery diarrhea, often linked to contaminated fresh produce.
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