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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis start approximately 7 days following ingestion of water and food contaminated with sporulated [[oocysts]]. The most common symptom is watery [[diarrhea]]. Other symptoms include [[loss of appetite]], [[cramping]] | Symptoms of cyclosporiasis start approximately 7 days following ingestion of water and food contaminated with sporulated [[oocysts]]. The most common symptom is watery [[diarrhea]]. Other symptoms include [[loss of appetite]], [[cramping]], [[flatulence]], [[fatigue]], [[Fever|low-grade fever]], [[nausea]] and [[vomiting]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis start approximately 7 days following ingestion of water and food contaminated with sporulated oocysts. The most common symptom is watery diarrhea. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, cramping, flatulence, fatigue, low-grade fever, nausea and vomiting.
History
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis begin an average of 7 days (range, 2 days to > 2 weeks) after ingestion of sporulated oocysts (the infective form of the parasite).
Symptoms
- Watery diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Low-grade fever[1]