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== Background == |
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=== Epidemiology === |
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* Worldwide distribution; endemic in developing countries with outbreaks in developed countries |
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* Acquired via contaminated food or water |
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=== Life Cycle === |
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* Oocysts are quite resistant, and require sporulation in the environment before they are infectious |
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** Each contains two sporocysts, each of which in turn contains two sporozoites |
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== Clinical Presentation == |
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* Primarily causes an opportunistic infection |
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* Causes an acute or chronic diarrhea |
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== Diagnosis == |
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* Diagnosed with stool acid-fast staining, often requiring multiple samples |
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== Management == |
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* Treated with [[Is treated by::trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] DS po bid for 7 to 10 days |
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** Alternative: [[Is treated by::ciprofloxacin]] 500 mg po bid for 7 days |
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Revision as of 23:26, 9 October 2019
Background
Epidemiology
- Worldwide distribution; endemic in developing countries with outbreaks in developed countries
- Acquired via contaminated food or water
Life Cycle
- Oocysts are quite resistant, and require sporulation in the environment before they are infectious
- Each contains two sporocysts, each of which in turn contains two sporozoites
Clinical Presentation
- Primarily causes an opportunistic infection
- Causes an acute or chronic diarrhea
Diagnosis
- Diagnosed with stool acid-fast staining, often requiring multiple samples
Management
- Treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole DS po bid for 7 to 10 days
- Alternative: ciprofloxacin 500 mg po bid for 7 days
