{"id":19828,"date":"2026-07-17T21:08:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T21:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/blog\/behindthebench\/?p=19828"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T16:27:07","slug":"cyclospora-molecular-testing-gi-pathogens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/blog\/behindthebench\/cyclospora-molecular-testing-gi-pathogens\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyclospora Outbreak in the United States: Why Rapid Molecular Testing Matters for Gastrointestinal Pathogens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"http:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/behindthebench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Cyclospora-Image-6000x4480_Geoffrey-Cassell-1024x765.jpeg\" alt=\"Magnified view of parasite contamination on fresh leafy greens, illustrating foodborne pathogen detection.\" class=\"wp-image-19830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/behindthebench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Cyclospora-Image-6000x4480_Geoffrey-Cassell-1024x765.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/behindthebench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Cyclospora-Image-6000x4480_Geoffrey-Cassell-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/behindthebench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Cyclospora-Image-6000x4480_Geoffrey-Cassell-768x573.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/behindthebench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Cyclospora-Image-6000x4480_Geoffrey-Cassell-1536x1147.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/behindthebench\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/07\/Cyclospora-Image-6000x4480_Geoffrey-Cassell-2048x1529.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fresh produce is one of the most common sources of Cyclospora outbreaks. Molecular testing helps laboratories rapidly identify Cyclospora cayetanensis alongside other gastrointestinal pathogens from a single specimen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tf-blocks-intro-summary\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-article-summary\">Article Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States is currently investigating a multistate outbreak of <em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em>, a foodborne parasite that causes prolonged diarrheal illness. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), <em>Cyclospora<\/em> outbreaks are most commonly associated with contaminated fresh produce and often occur during the spring and summer months. Because symptoms overlap with many bacterial, viral, and parasitic gastrointestinal infections, laboratory testing is important for identifying the causative pathogen. Molecular PCR-based testing can help laboratories rapidly detect as well as research <em>Cyclospora<\/em> alongside other common enteric pathogens from a single stool sample, supporting faster answers and more comprehensive testing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cyclospora-cases-are-increasing-across-the-united-states\"><strong><em>Cyclospora<\/em> cases are increasing across the United States<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Health authorities are investigating a growing outbreak of <em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em>, the parasite responsible for cyclosporiasis. Cases have been reported across numerous states, with investigators continuing to determine the food source responsible for the outbreak. Historically, <em>Cyclospora<\/em> outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce such as leafy greens, herbs, berries, and other foods consumed raw. Because fresh produce is often distributed widely before contamination is recognized, a single contaminated food item can result in cases reported across multiple states, making laboratory confirmation and epidemiologic investigations important for identifying outbreak sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cyclospora<\/em> infection typically causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watery diarrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal cramping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many foodborne illnesses, symptoms often begin about one week after exposure and may persist for weeks if untreated. Because the symptoms resemble many other gastrointestinal infections, laboratory testing is important for identifying the causative pathogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-cyclosporiasis-can-be-difficult-to-diagnose\"><strong>Why <em>Cyclosporiasis<\/em> can be difficult to diagnose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cyclospora<\/em> is only one of many organisms capable of causing infectious gastroenteritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals with acute diarrhea may instead be infected with bacterial pathogens such as <em>Salmonella, Campylobacter<\/em>, or <em>Shigella<\/em>, viral pathogens such as norovirus or rotavirus, or other parasites including <em>Giardia<\/em> and <em>Cryptosporidium<\/em>. Symptoms frequently overlap, making it difficult to determine the underlying cause based on symptoms alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why comprehensive laboratory testing has become increasingly valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-did-you-know\"><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms alone cannot distinguish <em>Cyclospora<\/em> infection from bacterial, viral, or other parasitic causes of gastroenteritis, making laboratory testing important for diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-cyclospora-detected\"><strong>How is <em>Cyclospora<\/em> detected?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because diarrheal illnesses often have similar presentations, molecular testing that simultaneously evaluates multiple bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms can provide a more comprehensive approach than testing for individual pathogens alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing approaches may include microscopy with specialized staining techniques, molecular PCR assays, or multiplex gastrointestinal pathogen panels that simultaneously evaluate bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms. Not all stool tests include <em>Cyclospora<\/em>, making appropriate test selection important when infection is suspected (CDC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Diagnostic Method<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Detects <em>Cyclospora<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Detects Multiple Pathogens<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Workflow<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stool culture<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Multiple assays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Microscopy<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Manual examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Multiplex PCR<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Single specimen, multiple targets<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-advantages-of-molecular-testing-for-gastrointestinal-pathogens\"><strong>The advantages of molecular testing for gastrointestinal pathogens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional detection methods such as culture or microscopy, remain important tools but can require multiple workflows, longer turnaround times, and additional confirmatory testing for certain organisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/us\/en\/home\/clinical\/clinical-genomics\/molecular-diagnostics\/gastrointestinal-diseases.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real-time PCR-based molecular testing<\/a> offers several advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapid time to results; results in hours vs days for traditional methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High analytical sensitivity and specificity\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to this high analytical sensitivity, you don\u2019t need to culture samples to test by qPCR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens from a single stool specimen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced need for sequential or reflex testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated data interpretation to minimize manual analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because one sample may contain several potential pathogens\u2014or because researchers may not know which pathogen is responsible\u2014multiplex molecular testing enables laboratories to evaluate a broad range of bacterial, viral, and parasitic targets in one workflow. Molecular testing can also reduce the need for multiple sequential tests when the causative pathogen is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-comprehensive-gi-panels-matter-during-outbreaks\"><strong>Why comprehensive GI panels matter during outbreaks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals evaluated during suspected foodborne outbreaks may have infections caused by different bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens, and coinfections can also occur. Comprehensive testing helps laboratories differentiate among potential causes using a single specimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals presenting with diarrhea may have infections caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bacteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viruses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parasites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coinfections involving multiple organisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing for a broad range of gastrointestinal pathogens helps laboratories identify the responsible organism more efficiently while reducing the need for multiple individual assays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During outbreaks involving organisms such as <em>Cyclospora<\/em>, this broader approach can support more complete laboratory investigations and improve workflow efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-role-of-laboratory-surveillance\"><strong>The role of laboratory surveillance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratory surveillance plays an important role in identifying <em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em> infections and supporting public health investigations. Because cyclosporiasis is a nationally notifiable disease in the United States, confirmed cases are reported to public health authorities, allowing the CDC, in collaboration with state and federal partners, to monitor cases year-round and identify outbreaks linked to a common food source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since symptoms often develop approximately one week after exposure and are not specific to <em>Cyclospora<\/em>, timely laboratory testing is important for detecting cases and supporting epidemiologic investigations. Molecular testing that includes <em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em> alongside other gastrointestinal pathogens can support surveillance and research by enabling efficient detection from a single specimen (CDC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-thermo-fisher-scientific-supports-gi-pathogen-research-and-surveillance\"><strong>How Thermo Fisher Scientific supports GI pathogen research and surveillance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed an assay for the detection of\u00a0<em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em>, available in several formats in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/us\/en\/home\/clinical\/clinical-genomics\/molecular-diagnostics\/gastrointestinal-diseases\/pathogen-research-products.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TrueMark Enteric research solutions gastrointestinal pathogen portfolio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether laboratories choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TrueMark Enteric Select Panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TrueMark Enteric Expanded OpenArray Panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Cyclospora<\/em> assay is consistent across the GI research product family, allowing laboratories to select the workflow that best matches their throughput and research requirements while maintaining coverage for this important parasitic target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The portfolio also enables simultaneous identification of numerous additional bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens commonly associated with infectious gastroenteritis, helping provide a more complete picture from a single specimen. Comprehensive molecular workflows may help laboratories support outbreak investigations, surveillance programs, seasonal monitoring, and gastrointestinal pathogen research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> TrueMark Enteric products are <strong>For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-the-right-workflow\"><strong>Choosing the right workflow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermo Fisher Scientific offers multiple molecular testing formats designed to accommodate different laboratory needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TrueMark Enteric Select Panels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single-tube multiplex real-time PCR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targeted bacterial, viral, or parasitic panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible testing based on laboratory needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with QuantStudio real-time PCR systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TrueMark Enteric Expanded Panels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broad bacterial, viral, and parasitic coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in OpenArray formats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher-throughput testing options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for laboratories seeking extensive pathogen coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the portfolio, laboratories can access analytically sensitive molecular identification with scalable workflows designed for gastrointestinal pathogen research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead\"><strong>Looking ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As public health agencies continue investigating the current <em>Cyclospora <\/em>outbreak, laboratories remain essential partners in identifying and investigating gastrointestinal pathogens and supporting outbreak investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because diarrheal illnesses often present similarly, comprehensive molecular testing that simultaneously evaluates bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms can help provide a more complete picture than testing for individual pathogens alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Including 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id19828_cf3968-61 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id19828_cf3968-61 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id19828_cf3968-61 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19828_cf3968-61 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id19828_cf3968-61 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19828_cf3968-61 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19828_cf3968-61 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane19828_29d6cb-3c\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is <em>Cyclospora<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em> is a microscopic parasite that causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis. Infection usually occurs after consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane19828_fecf72-fb\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is <em>Cyclospora<\/em> a bacterium, virus, or parasite?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em> is a microscopic protozoan parasite that causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#ffffff;color:#444444;padding-top:14px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:16px;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle 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.kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( 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body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19828_ed1dbb-01 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane19828_2ea4b8-b0\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What are the symptoms of <em>Cyclospora<\/em> infection?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Common symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, fatigue, decreased appetite, and weight loss. Symptoms often begin about one week after exposure and can last several weeks without treatment. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane19828_d043b2-f6\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Which foods are commonly associated with <em>Cyclospora<\/em> outbreaks?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Historically, outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce including leafy greens, basil, cilantro, raspberries, and other foods that are consumed raw.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id19828_11707f-75 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id19828_11707f-75 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id19828_11707f-75 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid 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solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id19828_11707f-75 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id19828_11707f-75 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id19828_11707f-75 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id19828_11707f-75 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19828_11707f-75 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane19828_9b4479-e3\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can stool culture detect <em>Cyclospora<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. Because <em>Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em> is a parasite rather than a bacterium, it is not detected by routine bacterial stool culture. Detection typically requires parasite-specific laboratory methods or molecular assays.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane19828_567836-ca\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Why is molecular testing research useful for gastrointestinal pathogens?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Molecular PCR testing enables rapid, analytically sensitive detection of multiple bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens from a single stool specimen, reducing the need for multiple sequential tests. 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id19828_a4b5c7-b8 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane19828_3e4874-09\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Which pathogens can be detected alongside <em>Cyclospora<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Depending on the research panel selected, laboratories can test for a broad range of gastrointestinal pathogens, including <em>Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella\/EIEC<\/em>, norovirus, rotavirus, <em>Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba histolytica<\/em>, and many others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane19828_8c753c-3d\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Are TrueMark Enteric products intended for clinical diagnosis?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. TrueMark\u2122 Enteric products are <strong>For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reference\">Reference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cyclosporiasis\/outbreaks\/07-26\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cyclosporiasis\/outbreaks\/07-26\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a9 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. 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