Abstract
Cyclospora cayetanensis infection continues to be a major cause of diarrhea particularly in immunosuppressed patients. The emergence of new related parasite pathogens, is an issue of public health concern. We report here a case where a Cyclospora-like organism was the cause of diarrhea in an immunocompetent patient from Venezuela.
Highlights
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a coccidian parasite that clinically manifests as a profuse watery diarrhea in both immunocompetent and, more frequently, in immunosuppressed patients [1,2]
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a recently recognized protozoan parasite. It has been implicated as the etiologic agent of prolonged watery diarrhea, fatigue, and anorexia in humans
Our findings suggest that Cyclospora-like organism could be considered as a possible etiological agent for communityacquired diarrhea in the immunocompetent host, as we seen in this case
Summary
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a coccidian parasite that clinically manifests as a profuse watery diarrhea in both immunocompetent and, more frequently, in immunosuppressed patients [1,2]. Introduction Cyclospora cayetanensis is a coccidian parasite that clinically manifests as a profuse watery diarrhea in both immunocompetent and, more frequently, in immunosuppressed patients [1,2]. We report here a case where a Cyclospora-like organism was the cause of diarrhea in an immunocompetent patient from Venezuela.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
