Cyclospora and Cyclosporiasis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Detection, and Control

byLong-Xiang Zhang(Author), Rong-Jun Wang(Author), Guang-Hui Zhao(Author), Jun-Qiang Li(Author)&1more Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that can be transmitted via food or water sources and causes intestinal disease (Cyclosporiasis) in humans. Cyclospora and Cyclosporiasis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Detection, and Control reviews 22 species of Cyclospora and discusses C. cayetanensis infection in humans. This book offers comprehensive coverage that includes taxonomy and biology, molecular characteristics, and transmission of the parasite. It also provides researchers, clinicians, public health officials, and food safety officials with basic data for the epidemiology of the Cyclospora spp. or C. cayetanensis, as well as strategies to monitor large-scale outbreaks of Cyclospora spp. or C. cayetanensis. The book further covers clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods, and means of treatment and prevention of this disease and informs readers of the hazards of the parasite, common means of transmission, and self-protection measures. Product Details Publisher:Academic Press; 1st edition (May 14, 2021) Language:English Paperback:176 pages ISBN-10:0128216166 ISBN-13:978-0128216163 ISBN-13:9780128216163 eText ISBN: 9780128216224 Item Weight:1.11 pounds Dimensions:6 x 9 inches