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Infection causing diseases 2
A 28-year-old woman is brought to the hospital because of abdominal pain, weight loss, and dehydration. She was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS 2 years ago and has a history of oral candidiasis and pneumocystis pneumonia. She reports voluminous watery diarrhea over the last 2 weeks. Because of medical nonadherence, she has not taken any antiretroviral therapy. Routine stool ova and parasite examination is normal, but stool antigen testing reveals Cryptosporidium. Which of the following is the recommended therapy?
Explanation
ExplanationThe recommended therapy for Cryptosporidium infection in an immunocompromised patient with HIV/AIDS is: B. Nitazoxanide Nitazoxanide is an antiparasitic medication that has activity against Cryptosporidium. It is the preferred treatment for Cryptosporidium infection in immunocompromised individuals, including those with HIV/AIDS. The usual dose is 500 mg orally twice daily for 14 days.
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