PB HLTH 162A Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Cyclospora, Eukaryote, Malaria
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It has mouth that attaches to the small intestines. Taken from lung specimen these are tremendously diverse. We don"t have much infections with eukaryotic pathogens in the usa. More than 500 people contracted an illness after eating mcdonald"s salads. Results to cyclospora infections acquired from salads from mcdonalds. > cdc list of selected multistate foodborne outbreak investigations. Cdc website shows all the outbreaks; food-borne diseases investigated every year. Most cases in iowa, illinois, and missouri (30-75 cases) Another outbreak associated with del monte fresh produce vegetable trays. > cyclospora cayetanensis unicellular; single-celled parasites associated with fresh vegetables or fruits. Unlike malaria, it lives in the epithelial cells of gi tract. Causes watery diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, muscle aches. Self-limiting (only sick for max 6 weeks) infected can live as oocyst or sporozoite. Headlines from august 2018: florida"s toxic algae problem and your health. Happening a lot due bec: agriculture run o feed the algae.
