Cyclosporiasis
(Cyclospora)
Symptoms
- Watery diarrhea (most common)
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Increased gas
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Causes
You get it by drinking water or eating food that's been contaminated by an infected person.
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Treatment
Combination antibiotic known as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra).
No effective alternative antibiotics for people unable to take trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Deaths
There are no deaths cause by this illness