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Cyclospora Infection

(Cyclosporiasis)

Cyclospora infection or cyclosporiasis (sigh-clo-spore-EYE-us-sis) is caused by a one cell, microscopic parasite. It is spread by people ingesting something (for example food or water) that was contaminated with infected stool. People of all ages are at risk for infection and infection is found worldwide. Prescription medication is available.

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