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Cyclospora Cayetanensis as a Foodborne Pathogen

Cyclospora Cayetanensis as a Foodborne Pathogen

Paperback

Series: Springerbriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition

Medical ReferenceTechnology & EngineeringBiology

ISBN10: 3319535854
ISBN13: 9783319535852
Publisher: Springer
Published: Apr 25 2017
Pages: 65
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This Brief provides a comprehensive overview of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a protozoan apicomplexan parasite that leads to outbreaks of traveler's diarrhea in consumers. The main characteristics of Cyclospora cayetanensis infection are covered, including documented outbreaks, regional patterns and statistics. Various transmission routes for this parasite are outlined, with a focus on foodborne transmission.

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