Cyclospora can cause prolonged diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
With recent reports of cyclospora infections making headlines, it’s understandable that parents have questions about what this parasite is, how it spreads and whether they should be concerned. While cyclospora can cause prolonged diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, it remains an uncommon cause of illness in children.
To help separate fact from fear, Evelyn Pangonis, MD, pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Akron Children’s, answers common questions about cyclospora,…
