Coccidian protozoan parasite
symptoms-
low infectious dose ( unlike others )
Incubation-1 week
Profuse & prolonged diarrhea
fatigue, fever, loss of appetite
treat with bactrim
diagnosis-
1)microscopic ( wet mount stool for oocytes)
2)staining (acid-fast)
transmission-
没有person-to-person, 没有 zoonotic
waterborne, foodborne in U.S. ( raspberries/blackberries -Guatemala)
contamination of foods-
1)direct contamination
by food handlers (poor hygiene, sporulation)
2)indirect contamination
Contaminated water: irrigation, mix pesticides, washing equipment, washing hands