Cyclospora

Cyclospora

Genus of apicomplexan parasites

Cyclospora is a genus of apicomplexan parasites. It includes the species Cyclospora cayetanensis, the causative agent of cyclosporiasis. Members of Cyclospora are characterized as having oocysts with two sporocysts, each containing two sporozoites.

Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Thousands in US

Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Thousands in US A cyclospora outbreak linked to salad greens has sickened over 2,800 Americans across 31 states.