Cyclospora is a serious food-borne illness that has started spreading more regularly in the US, leding to hundreds of cases of infection, with some so severe they have required hospitalization.
Cyclospora infection, or cyclosporiasis, can pose a threat to your health and is even more risky for children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. Keep your family safe by learning what you need to know about cyclospora, including:
+ What it is
+ Where it comes from
+ What the symptoms are of cyclosporiasis
+ How to treat a cyclospora infection effectively
+ How to prevent cyclospora infections
and much more.
Use the information you learn to keep your family safe from yet another potentially dangerous stomach bug.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What’s in This Guide
Introduction
1-What is Cyclospora?
2-How is Cyclospora Spread?
3-Who is Most at Risk of Contracting a Cyclospora Infection?
4-What are the Symptoms of Cyclosporiasis?
5-How is Cyclosporiasis Diagnosed?
6-How Do Doctors Treat Laboratory-Confirmed Cases of Cyclospora Infection?
7-Symptom Alert: Diarrhea and Vomiting and the Dangers of Dehydration
8-What is the Best Way to Prevent Cyclospora Infections?
A-Prevention Overseas
i-Drinking Water Safety
ii-Food Safety
iii-Other Travel Health Tips
B-Prevention at Home
i-Household Hotspots
a-Bathrooms
b-The Sick Room
c-Dealing with Dirty Laundry
d-Trash Cans
ii-Washing Your Hands Well
iii-Hotspot Alert: Safety in the Workplace
iv-Avoiding Food-borne Illness
v-Food Safety Alert: Handling Raw Produce Safely
vi-A Suggested Raw Produce Handling Routine
vii-Major Hotspot: Cleaning the Kitchen
viii-Summary: Food Safety and Kitchen Cleanliness
Conclusion
Breaking News
Further Reading
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carolyn Stone is a freelance health writer and the author of more than 100 health and self-help titles, including Listeria 2013 and Norovirus 2013.
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