Cystoisospora

MICROBIOLOGY

  • Coccidian protozoal parasite; mature oocysts (30 x 15 μm) sporulate outside host.
  • Sporulated oocysts are infective, sporozoites penetrate enterocytes of small intestine and develop into trophozoites.
  • Transmission occurs by ingestion of contaminated water and food.[3]
  • Endemic in Central and S. America, Africa, and S.E. Asia; in U.S. associated with immunosuppression.
  • Self-limited infection in immunocompetent host.

There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.

Last updated: April 5, 2018