Cyclosporiasis laboratory findings: Difference between revisions

	Cyclosporiasis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Cyclosporiasis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Chest X-Ray
CT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Case Studies
Case #1
Cyclosporiasis laboratory findings On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Cyclosporiasis laboratory findings All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Cyclosporiasis laboratory findings
on Cyclosporiasis laboratory findings
Cyclosporiasis laboratory findings in the news
Blogs on Cyclosporiasis laboratory findings
Directions to Hospitals Treating Cyclosporiasis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Cyclosporiasis laboratory findings

VisualWikitext

Latest revision as of 17:31, 18 September 2017

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

Overview

The diagnosis of cyclospora infection is confirmed by examining stool specimens. Several stool samples are require for a more precise identification of the oocysts. Laboratory techniques used to detect the cyclospora oocytes in stool include acid-fast staining, ultraviolet (UV) fluorescence microscope, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis.^[1]

Laboratory Findings

Cyclospora infection is diagnosed by examining stool specimens.
Laboratory testing for cyclospora is not routinely done in most U.S. laboratories, even when stool is tested for parasites. Therefore, if indicated, health care providers should specifically request testing for cyclospora.
Laboratory diagnosis can be difficult as the cyclospora oocysts may not be detected in stool, even if the patient is symptomatic.
A single negative stool specimen does not rule out the disease; three or more stool specimens may be required with two or three days apart to confirm the diagnosis of cyclosporiasis.

Stool Examination

Wet Mount

In bright-field microscopy using differential interference contrast (DIC), oocysts appear as refractile spheres (8 to 10 μm) with a distinct oocyst wall, but may be confused with other objects. Under UV fluorescence microscopy, the oocyst wall autofluoresces.
An intense blue fluorescence is obtained with the preferred UV excitation filter set (330 to 365 nm).
If this filter set is not available, a less intense green fluorescence can be obtained with blue excitation (450 to 490 nm).
A fluorescence microscope is required and this procedure does not provide a stained slide that can be archived.
Both DIC and UV fluorescence microscopy are efficient and reliable approaches for identification of cyclospora.

Shown below are images of oocysts of cyclospora in an unstained wet mount.

Oocyst of C. cayetanensis in an unstained wet mount. Image courtesy of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory

Oocyst of C. cayetanensis in an unstained wet mount of stool. Image taken at 1000x magnification. Image courtesy of CDC.

Shown below are images of oocysts of cyclospora viewed under ultraviolet (UV) microscopy.

Modified Acid Fast Stain

A blue-green background, or contrasting counterstain, of fecal debris allows the oocysts to stand out.
The oocysts are variably stained: some will stain light pink to deep purple, while others may be unstained.
The oocysts measure 8 to 10 μm and may not be perfectly round; some may appear collapsed or distorted on one side.
They may contain granules and/or have a wrinkled oocyst wall appearance (characteristics that distinguish oocysts from acid-fast artifacts).
This staining method is the easiest and most practical, and provides a stained slide that can be archived.
The variability in staining and confusion with artifacts is a cause of misdiagnosing this infection.

Shown below are images of oocysts of cyclospora stained with modified acid fast stain.

Safranin Stain

In the safranin stain, cylcospora oocysts stain uniformly, red to reddish-orange.
This uniform staining decreases the risk of misdiagnosis.
This technique requires heating, therefore additional equipment is necessary.

Shown below are images of oocysts of cyclospora stained with safranin stain.

Trichrome Stain

Oocysts may be detected, but should not be confirmed, by this method.
Trichrome stain is the routine staining technique for stool specimens in most laboratories and laboratorians should be familiar with the appearance of cyclospora stained with trichrome in order to detect oocysts during routine examinations.
This staining method is inadequate for definitive diagnosis because all oocysts will appear unstained.
Oocysts appear as clear, round, wrinkled spheres, that measure between 8 to 10 μm.

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Molecular diagnostic methods, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis, are used to look for the parasite's DNA in the stool.^[3]
Nested polymerase chain reaction (nested-PCR) assay targeting the 18S rRNA gene is the method of choice for cyclospora species identification.
Shown below is a cyclospora positive fecal specimen. The red arrow shows the diagnostic band for cyclospora cayetanensis (size: 308 bp).

Serological Test

Serology for cyclospora is not available, therefore it cannot be used in the diagnosis of cyclosporiasis.

References

Template:WH Template:WS

[1] ttp://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/diagnosis.html

[CDC_Gallery-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 ^2.6 ^2.7 Template:Citeweb

[3] ttp://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/diagnosis.html

[1]

[2]

[3]

@@ Line 4: / Line 4: @@
 ==Overview==
-Laboratory testing for Cyclospora is not routinely done in most U.S. laboratories, even when stool is tested for [[parasites]]. Therefore, if indicated, health care providers should specifically request testing for Cyclospora. Cyclospora infection is diagnosed by examining stool specimens. Diagnosis can be difficult in part because even persons who are symptomatic might not shed enough [[oocysts]] in their stool to be readily detectable by laboratory examinations. Therefore, patients might need to submit several specimens collected on different days. Special techniques, such as acid-fast staining, are often used to make Cyclospora oocysts more visible under the microscope. In addition, Cyclospora oocysts are autofluorescent, meaning that when stool containing the [[parasite]] is viewed under an ultraviolet (UV) fluorescence microscope the parasite appears blue or green against a black background. Molecular diagnostic methods, such as [[polymerase chain reaction]] (PCR) analysis, are used to look for the parasite's [[DNA]] in the stool.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/diagnosis.html</ref>
+The diagnosis of [[cyclospora]] infection is confirmed by examining [[stool]] specimens.  Several [[stool]] samples are require for a more precise identification of the [[oocysts]].  Laboratory techniques used to detect the [[cyclospora]] [[oocytes]] in stool include [[acid fast|acid-fast staining]], ultraviolet (UV) [[fluorescence microscope]], and [[polymerase chain reaction]] ([[PCR]]) analysis.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/diagnosis.html</ref>
 ==Laboratory Findings==
+*Cyclospora infection is diagnosed by examining [[stool]] specimens.
+*Laboratory testing for [[cyclospora]] is not routinely done in most U.S. laboratories, even when stool is tested for [[parasites]]. Therefore, if indicated, health care providers should specifically request testing for [[cyclospora]].
+*Laboratory diagnosis can be difficult as the [[cyclospora]] [[oocysts]] may not be detected in stool, even if the patient is symptomatic.
+*A single negative stool specimen does not rule out the disease; three or more stool specimens may be required with two or three days apart to confirm the diagnosis of cyclosporiasis.
 ===Stool Examination===
 ==== Wet Mount====
+*In bright-field microscopy using differential interference contrast (DIC), [[oocysts]] appear as refractile  spheres (8 to 10 μm) with a distinct [[oocyst]] wall, but may be confused with other objects. Under UV [[fluorescence microscopy]], the [[oocyst]] wall autofluoresces.
+*An intense blue [[fluorescence]] is obtained with the preferred UV excitation filter set (330 to 365 nm).
+*If this filter set is not available, a less intense green fluorescence can be obtained with blue excitation (450 to 490 nm).
+*A [[fluorescence microscope]] is required and this procedure does not provide a stained slide that can be archived.
+*Both DIC and UV [[fluorescence microscopy]] are efficient and reliable approaches for identification of [[cyclospora]].
-In bright-field microscopy using differential interference contrast (DIC), oocysts appear as refractile  spheres (8 to 10 μm) with a distinct oocyst wall, but may be confused with other objects. Under UV fluorescence microscopy, the oocyst wall autofluoresces. An intense blue fluorescence is obtained with the preferred UV excitation filter set (330 to 365 nm). If this filter set is not available, a less intense green fluorescence can be obtained with blue excitation (450 to 490 nm). Other objects, however, can also autofluoresce. A fluorescence microscope is required and this procedure does not provide a stained slide that can be archived.Both DIC and UV fluorescence microscopy are efficient and reliable approaches for identification of this coccidian. Objects found by UV microscopy should always be checked under DIC and vice versa.
+Shown below are images of oocysts of cyclospora in an unstained wet mount.
+{|
+|[[File:Cyclospora Wet Mount.jpg|250px|thumb|Oocyst of C. cayetanensis in an unstained wet mount. Image courtesy of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory]]
+|[[File:Cyclospora Wet Mount 2.jpg|250px|thumb|Oocyst of C. cayetanensis in an unstained wet mount. Image courtesy of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory.]]
+|[[File:Cyclospora Wet Mount 3.jpg|250px|thumb| Oocyst of C. cayetanensis in an unstained wet mount of stool. Image taken at 1000x magnification. Image courtesy of CDC.]]
+|}
-Shown below is an image of oocyst of cyclospora under UV fluorescence microscopy and differential interference contrast
+Shown below are images of oocysts of cyclospora viewed under ultraviolet (UV) microscopy.
 {|
-|[[File:Cyclospora.png|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
+|[[File:Cyclospora UV 1.jpg|250px|thumb|Image courtesy of CDC.]]
-|[[File:DIC of cyclopspora.jpg|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
+|[[File:Cyclospora UV 2.jpg|250px|thumb|Image courtesy of CDC.]]
+|[[File:Cyclospora UV 3.jpg|250px|thumb|Image courtesy of CDC.]]
 |}
 ====Modified Acid Fast Stain====
-A blue-green background, or contrasting counterstain, of fecal debris allows the oocysts to stand out. The oocysts are variably stained: some will stain light pink to deep purple, while others may be unstained. The oocysts (8 to 10 μm) may not be perfectly round; some may appear collapsed or distorted on one side. They may contain granules and/or have a wrinkled oocyst wall appearance (characteristics that distinguish oocysts from acid-fast artifacts). This staining method is the easiest and most practical, and provides a stained slide that can be archived. Misdiagnosis can result, however, due to the variability in staining and confusion with artifacts.
+*A blue-green background, or contrasting counterstain, of fecal debris allows the oocysts to stand out.
+*The [[oocysts]] are variably stained: some will stain light pink to deep purple, while others may be unstained.
+*The [[oocysts]] measure 8 to 10 μm and may not be perfectly round; some may appear collapsed or distorted on one side.
+*They may contain granules and/or have a wrinkled [[oocyst]] wall appearance (characteristics that distinguish oocysts from [[acid-fast]] artifacts).
+*This staining method is the easiest and most practical, and provides a stained slide that can be archived.
+*The variability in [[staining]] and confusion with artifacts is a cause of misdiagnosing this infection.
 Shown below are images of oocysts of cyclospora stained with modified acid fast stain.
@@ Line 24: / Line 45: @@
 |[[File:Acid fast stain.jpg|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
 |[[File:Acid fast stain 2.png|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
-|[[File:Acid fats stain 3.jpg|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
+|[[File:Acid fast stain 3.jpg|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
 |}
 ====Safranin Stain====
-Oocysts stain uniformly, red to reddish-orange. This uniform staining decreases the risk of misdiagnosis. However, this technique requires heating, therefore additional equipment is necessary (e.g., microwave oven).
+*In the safranin stain, cylcospora [[oocysts]] stain uniformly, red to reddish-orange.
+*This uniform staining decreases the risk of misdiagnosis.
+*This technique requires heating, therefore additional equipment is necessary.
 Shown below are images of oocysts of cyclospora stained with safranin stain.
 {|
-[[File:Safranin stain.jpg|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
+|[[File:Safranin stain.jpg|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
-[[File:Safranin stain 2.png|220px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
+|[[File:Safranin stain 2.png|220px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
-[[File:Safranin stain 3.png|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
+|[[File:Safranin stain 3.png|250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
 |}
 ====Trichrome Stain====
+*[[Oocyst]]s may be detected, but should not be confirmed, by this method.
+*Trichrome stain is the routine staining technique for stool specimens in most laboratories and laboratorians should be familiar with the appearance of [[cyclospora]] stained with trichrome in order to detect [[oocysts]] during routine examinations.
+*This staining method is inadequate for definitive diagnosis because all [[oocysts]] will appear unstained.
+*Oocysts appear as clear, round, wrinkled spheres, that measure between 8 to 10 μm.
-[[Oocyst]]s may be detected, but should not be confirmed, by this method. Because [[trichrome stain]] is the routine staining technique for stool specimens in most laboratories, laboratorians should be familiar with the appearance of [[Cyclospora]] stained with trichrome in order to detect oocysts during routine ex-aminations. However, this staining method is inadequate for definitive diagnosis because all oocysts will appear unstained. Oocysts appear as clear, round, and somewhat wrinkled spheres (8 to 10 μm). The diagnostic techniques listed above should be used to confirm [[Cyclospora]] when the presence of this coccidian is suspected in a trichrome stained smear.<ref>http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/PDF_Files/cyclospora_benchaid.pdf</ref>
+{|
+|[[File:Cyclospora trichrome.jpg |250px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
+|[[File:Cyclospora trichrome 2.jpg|220px|thumb|Image obtained from CDC <ref name="CDC Gallery"> {{citeweb |url=http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cyclosporiasis/gallery.html| title=CDC DPDx - Laboratory Identification of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Concern (Cyclosporiasis)}}</ref>]]
+|}
 ===Polymerase Chain Reaction===
-Molecular diagnostic methods, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis, are used to look for the parasite's DNA in the stool.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/diagnosis.html</ref>
+*Molecular diagnostic methods, such as [[polymerase chain reaction]] ([[PCR]]) analysis, are used to look for the parasite's [[DNA]] in the [[stool]].<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/diagnosis.html</ref>
+*Nested polymerase chain reaction (nested-PCR) assay targeting the 18S [[rRNA]] gene is the method of choice for [[cyclospora]] species identification.
+*Shown below is a [[cyclospora]] positive fecal specimen. The red arrow shows the diagnostic band for [[cyclospora cayetanensis]] (size: 308 bp).
+{|
+|[[File:Cyclospora PCR.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Image courtesy of CDC.]]
+|}
+===Serological Test===
+*Serology for [[cyclospora]] is not available, therefore it cannot be used in the diagnosis of cyclosporiasis.
 ==References ==
@@ Line 48: / Line 87: @@
 {{WS}}
 [[Category:Disease]]
-[[Category:Infectious disease]]
-[[Category:Needs overview]]