The most common symptoms of Cyclospora food poisoning is watery diarrhea and fatigue. Although treatment can usually cure the infection within 7-10 days, an untreated Cyclospora infection can cause persistent symptoms for several months.
If you have symptoms of Cyclospora infection, seek emergency medical attention. Then contact a lawyer regarding a lawsuit — you could receive compensation for your pain, medical expenses, lost income, and more.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Texas trial lawyers with The Schmidt Firm, PLLC are currently accepting Cyclospora and/or Cyclosporiasis lawsuits throughout the entire state of Texas.
If you or somebody you know was sickened after eating at Olive Garden or Red Lobster, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Cyclospora Symptom Information
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans. It is transmitted by ingestion of food or water contaminated with feces. The most common symptoms of Cyclospora infection are watery diarrhea and fatigue. These symptoms appear between 2-14 days after contaminated food is eaten, and they may go away and return (relapse).
Infections can be treated with the antibiotic combination trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, but untreated people can have prolonged illness for an average of 57 days.
CDC Cyclospora Symptom Information
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Cyclospora symptom information:
“Some symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue, may continue after the gastrointestinal symptoms have gone away. The infection usually is not life threatening. Some infected persons do not have any symptoms, particularly persons from areas where cyclosporiasis is endemic.”
Symptoms of Cyclospora Food Poisoning
Symptoms of Cyclospora may include:
- Watery diarrhea (most common)
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain or stomach cramps
- Bloating
- Increased intestinal gas
Less common symptoms of Cyclospora infection include:
- Nausea, vomiting
- Low-grade fever
Cyclospora Resources and Information
- CDC Cyclosporiasis Information
- CDC Cyclospora Outbreak Investigation – 2013
- CDC Surveillance of Cyclospora Infections — 1997 – 2008
Do I have a Texas Cyclospora Lawsuit?
The Texas trial lawyers with The Schmidt Firm, PLLC are currently accepting Cyclospora and/or Cyclosporiasis lawsuits throughout the entire state of Texas. If you or somebody you know was sickened after eating at Olive Garden or Red Lobster, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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