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10743320

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-4-20
pubmed:abstractText
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasitic protozoon that causes prolonged watery diarrhoea. It is endemic in some developing countries, and recent foreign travel is often used as a selection criterion for screening in the United Kingdom (UK). Epidemiological investigations of outbreaks of cyclosporiasis among people in the United States and Canada who had not travelled abroad showed the infection to be foodborne and often associated with foods eaten raw. These included raspberries imported from Guatemala, and pesto (made with basil) and lettuce from other sources. Such foods are also being imported in increasing amounts to the UK, but no outbreaks have been documented, perhaps because none has occurred or because of poor ascertainment. This paper reviews the outbreaks reported from North America, evaluates the risks to the UK population, and suggests how surveillance could be improved.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
1462-1843
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
3
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
50-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2000
pubmed:articleTitle
Foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis have arisen in North America. Is the United Kingdom at risk?
pubmed:affiliation
Cryptosporidium Reference Unit, Swansea Public Health Laboratory, Singleton Hospital, Sgeti. rachel.chalmers@phls.wales.nhs.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't