Cyclosporiasis physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2]

The diagnosis of cyclosporiasis is based on the history and symptoms. There are no specific physical findings for cyclospora infection. Non specific signs such as dehydration, fatigue, abdominal tenderness and fever may be present.

There are no characteristic physical findings in cyclosporiasis. The signs would be related to the disease severity and volume loss due to the diarrhea.

• Lethargy (if severe dehydrated)

• Low grade fever

• Tachycardia

• Hypotension (in case of severe dehydration)

• Pallor
• Decreased skin turgor

• Abdominal distention
• Abdominal tenderness
• Increased bowel sounds

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