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This Brief provides a comprehensive overview of  Cyclospora cayetanensis , a   protozoan apicomplexan parasite that leads to outbreaks of traveler's diarrhea in consumers. The main characteristics of  Cyclospora cayetanensis  infection are covered, including documented outbreaks, regional patterns and statistics. Various transmission routes for this parasite are outlined, with a focus on foodborne transmission. A major focus of  Cyclospora Cayetanensis As A Foodborne Pathogen  is the detection of  Cyclospora cayetanensis  in different food matrices. Decontamination procedures for the occurrence of this parasite in all major food types are outlined in detail, as well as current risk assessment procedures and regulations. The difficulty in minimizing the risk of infection in fresh produce is covered, plus potential solutions for this problem. This Brief not only comprehensively covers the current state of foodborne  Cyclospora cayetanensis   but also looks to future challenges in the  detection, prevention and removal of this parasite in foods.

Author

Ortega, Ynés R.; Robertson, Lucy J.

Publisher

Springer International Publishing

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9783319535876