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Opportunistic Infections: Treatment
Question | Discussion | References | CME Credit
Case 9: Cryptosporidiosis in a Patient with AIDS
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Immune restoration with antiretroviral therapy is considered essential in the management of patients with cryptosporidiosis. |
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This answer is correct. Numerous antimicrobial agents have been studied for the treatment of cryptosporidiosis, but antimicrobial therapy generally provides only suppressive therapy at best. The recommended first-line treatment is restoration of the immune system with antiretroviral therapy. If antimicrobial therapy is used along with antiretroviral therapy, nitazoxanide is recommended.
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