Outbreaks of infection with the organism Cyclospora are linked to contaminated raspberries, lettuce, and snow peas.The stain of choice to identify the oocysts in stool samples is:

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Outbreaks of Cyclospora have been linked to contaminated water and various types of fresh produce (e.g., raspberries, basil, baby lettuce leaves, snow peas).Modified acid-fast stains result in the oocysts appearing light pink to deep red, and some will contain granules or have a bubbly appearance, which is described as wrinkled cellophane.

Outbreaks of Infection with the Organism Cyclospora Are Linked to Contaminated