Cyclospora cayetanensis: A microscopic mystery

Imagine trying to solve a mystery when the evidence disappears before you can fully examine it. For microbiologists, that makes Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite that can cause foodborne illness, more than a public health challenge — It makes it a scientific puzzle.

Read more on the UF/IFAS Blogs website: Cyclospora cayetanensis: The Microscopic Mystery Scientists Still Can’t Solve – Microbiology and Cell Science Department