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Isospora belli

Differential Diagnosis
1. Cryptosporidium parvum
Epidemiology
1. Seen primarily in advanced HIV in Caribbean, SW USA
Diagnosis
1. Stool acid fast stain
Management
1. Bactrim DS
  1. Initial: 1 PO qid for 10 days, then
  2. Later: 1 PO bid for 3 weeks
Course
1. Relapse in 50% of patients
2. Chronic suppressive therapy may be necessary

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