Cyclosporiasis history and symptoms

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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 abdominal pain, 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