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Cyclosporiasis case definitions

Confirmed Case - laboratory confirmation of infection with/without symptoms:

  • demonstration of Cyclospora spp in stool, duodenal/jejunal aspirate, or small bowel biopsy specimen OR
  • demonstration of Cyclospora DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in stool, duodenal/jejunal aspirate, or small bowel biopsy specimen
Last Updated: August 16, 2010