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Cyclospora cayetanensis as a Foodborne Pathogen

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Authors:
  1. Ynés R. Ortega

    1. Center for Food Safety, University of Georgia, Griffin, USA

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  2. Lucy J. Robertson

    1. Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway

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  • Provides an introduction to Cyclospora cayetanensis, a protozoan apicomplexan parasite that leads to sickness in consumers
  • Outlines the transmission routes of Cyclospora cayetanensis with a focus on foodborne transmission
  • Focuses on the detection, treatment and control of Cyclospora cayetanensis in foods

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition (BRIEFSFOOD)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction to Cyclospora cayetanensis: The Parasite and the Disease

    • Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 1-7

  3. Transmission Routes and Factors that Contribute to Foodborne Transmission

    • Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 9-14

  4. Documented Foodborne Outbreaks of Infection with Cyclospora cayetanensis

    • Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 15-20

  5. Approaches to Detecting Cyclospora cayetanensis: From Diagnostics to Detection in Different Food Matrices

    • Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 21-30

  6. Occurrence of Cyclospora cayetanensis in Different Food Matrices: Results from Surveys

    • Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 31-38

  7. Inactivation and Decontamination Procedures

    • Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 39-47

  8. Assessing and Controlling the Risk of Cyclospora cayetanensis in the Food-Chain

    • Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 49-58

  9. Future Challenges and Final Remarks

    • Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 59-65
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About this book

This Brief provides a comprehensive overview of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a protozoan apicomplexan parasite that leads to outbreaks of traveler's diarrhea in consumers. The main characteristics of Cyclospora cayetanensis infection are covered, including documented outbreaks, regional patterns and statistics. Various transmission routes for this parasite are outlined, with a focus on foodborne transmission.

A major focus of Cyclospora Cayetanensis As A Foodborne Pathogen is the detection of Cyclospora cayetanensis in different food matrices. Decontamination procedures for the occurrence of this parasite in all major food types are outlined in detail, as well as current risk assessment procedures and regulations. The difficulty in minimizing the risk of infection in fresh produce is covered, plus potential solutions for this problem. This Brief not only comprehensively covers the current state of foodborne Cyclospora cayetanensis  but also looks to future challenges in the  detection, prevention and removal of this parasite in foods.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Center for Food Safety, University of Georgia, Griffin, USA

    Ynés R. Ortega

  • Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway

    Lucy J. Robertson

About the authors

Ynes Ortega is an Associate Professor at the Center for Food Safety at University of Georgia in Griffin, GA.Lucy Robertson is a Professor at Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Oslo, Norway.

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