Organism Forms: News and Research on Spores

MeSH tree: B05.775

Q&A: Cyclospora outbreak

People across the United States are taking a closer look at their lettuce and leafy greens this summer because of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness whose most notable symptom is severe, watery diarrhea.

Cryptosporidium found in supermarket pre-washed vegetables

Cryptosporidium has been discovered in pre-washed vegetables from major supermarkets in Kent by researchers in the School of Biosciences. The research paper titled "Presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in pre‑washed vegetables ...