Cyclospora infection linked to travel to Mexico, june to september 2015

Gordon Nichols*, J. Freedman, K. G. Pollock, C. Rumble, R. M. Chalmers, P. Chiodini, G. Hawkins, C. L. Alexander, Gauri Godbole, C. Williams, H. A. Kirkbride, M. Hamel, Jeremy Hawker

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Abstract

Cyclospora cayetanensis was identified in 176 returned travellers from the Riviera Maya region of Mexico between 1 June and 22 September 2015; 79 in the United Kingdom (UK) and 97 in Canada. UK cases completed a food exposure questionnaire. This increase in reported Cyclospora cases highlights risks of gastrointestinal infections through travelling, limitations in Cyclospora surveillance and the need for improved hygiene in the production of food consumed in holiday resorts.

Original languageEnglish
Article number30048
Pages (from-to)1-4
Number of pages4
JournalEurosurveillance
Volume20
Issue number43
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Oct 2015

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