The burden of cyclosporiasis in immuno-compromised patients: A growing public health issue lessons from case studies

<i>Cyclospora cayetanensis</i> is an emerging notifiable food-and-water-borne coccidian parasite causing gastro-intestinal-disease in humans. Detailed information about its biology-associated risk-factors and routes of transmission remain poorly understood; the lack-of-comprehensive epidemiological data underlines a critical need for targeted research into effective prevention and control. Acid variable (pink to brilliant red colour) oocysts of <i>Cyclospora</i> spp. were observed in 16/162 samples, predominantly in 51-60 years males in October. Most cases were among transplant recipients presenting with diarrhoea, therapeutic options among whom remains limited.