Cyclospora cayetanensis is an intestinal coccidian protozoon that has emerged as an
important cause of endemic or epidemic diarrhoeal illness in children and adults worldwide.
Humans appear to be the only natural hosts. However, the role of animals as natural
reservoirs is uncertain but of increasing concern. Human-to-human spread of the parasite
occurs indirectly via the environment through oocysts in contaminated water, food or soil. In
endemic areas, risk factors associated with the infection include contaminated water or food …