Identification of Cyclospora in Poultry
1996
Cyclospora Infections Linked to Raspberries and Poultry
Sample size: 600
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Daniel G. Colley
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
Can poultry serve as a source of human infection with Cyclospora cayetanensis?
Conclusion
Poultry may be a potential source of Cyclospora infection in humans, alongside contaminated water and food.
Supporting Evidence
- Almost 1,000 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora were reported in the U.S. in mid-1996.
- Investigations linked fresh raspberries imported from Guatemala to the outbreaks.
- Current methods for diagnosing Cyclospora are not very sensitive or specific.
Takeaway
Scientists found Cyclospora in chickens, which might make them a source of sickness for people who eat undercooked chicken.
Methodology
Feces from chickens were examined for Cyclospora using various diagnostic techniques.
Limitations
The number of oocysts recovered was not large, and pooling feces limited the ability to calculate individual contributions.
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