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Cyclospora species--a cause of diarrhoea among Irish travellers to Asia
Irish Medical Journal
|May 1, 1996
Abstract:
We report three cases of travellers' diarrhoea caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis. These demonstrate the importance of cyclosporiasis as a cause of diarrhoea in Irish travellers to Nepal and Pakistan and its effective treatment with co-trimoxazole. Laboratory staff must measure the size of oocysts in stool samples to properly identify this protozoan.
Insights
Cyclospora cayetanensis causes travellers' diarrhoea in Irish visitors to Nepal and Pakistan. Co-trimoxazole effectively treats this infection, and laboratory oocyst measurement aids diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Travellers' diarrhoea is a common ailment affecting international travellers.
- Cyclospora cayetanensis is an emerging enteric pathogen causing prolonged diarrhoea.
- Identifying the causative agent is crucial for effective treatment and public health.