Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. It is usually contracted by consuming contaminated food or water, particularly fresh produce. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue, and weight loss. Because the parasite must mature in the environment before becoming infectious, direct person-to-person transmission is uncommon.
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