With reference to Cyclosporiasis, consider the following statements: 1. It is an intestinal parasitic disease and is commonly transmitted through the consumption of food or water contaminated with infective oocysts. 2. The disease is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes and is prevented through a vaccine available under India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Cyclosporiasis, consider the following statements:
1.It is an intestinal parasitic disease and is commonly transmitted through the consumption of food or water contaminated with infective oocysts.
2.The disease is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes and is prevented through a vaccine available under India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: Cyclosporiasis is a protozoan intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis. It spreads primarily through ingestion of contaminated food or water, especially fresh produce contaminated with sporulated oocysts. The disease commonly causes prolonged watery diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and weight loss.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Cyclosporiasis is not a mosquito-borne disease and no vaccine is currently available. Prevention relies on safe drinking water, proper sanitation, and good food hygiene, particularly thorough washing of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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