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=== Epidemiology === |
=== Epidemiology === |
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* Worldwide distribution; endemic in developing countries with outbreaks in developed countries |
* Worldwide distribution; endemic in developing countries with outbreaks in developed countries |
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* Acquired via contaminated food or water, especially '''raspberries''' |
* Acquired via contaminated food or water, especially '''raspberries''', watercress, lettuce, basil, cilantro, etc. |
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=== Life Cycle === |
=== Life Cycle === |
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Revision as of 13:52, 10 October 2019
Background
Epidemiology
- Worldwide distribution; endemic in developing countries with outbreaks in developed countries
- Acquired via contaminated food or water, especially raspberries, watercress, lettuce, basil, cilantro, etc.
Life Cycle
- Oocysts are quite resistant, and require sporulation in the environment before they are infectious
- Each contains two sporocysts, each of which in turn contains two sporozoites
Clinical Presentation
- Primarily causes an opportunistic infection
- Causes an acute or chronic diarrhea
Diagnosis
- Diagnosed with stool acid-fast staining, often requiring multiple samples
Management
- Treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS po bid for 7 to 10 days
- Alternative: ciprofloxacin 500 mg po bid for 7 days
