The infection is treated with antibiotics, and while most healthy people can probably fight it off on their own, prolonged, untreated illness can last for months and recur, according to the CDC. As is often the case, children, older people and those with compromised immune systems are more likely to become severely ill or even die, and should contact a health care professional if they become sick.
Melons, cucumbers and berries are among the fruits and vegetables you should wash and scrub well before consumption to avoid foodborne illness like cyclosporiasis.
