Cryptosporidial diarrhea in an immunocompetent adult: role of nitazoxanide
Diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium is most commonly seen in patients with HIV or AIDS or other immunocompromised conditions like diabetes mellitus, or patients on a high dose of steroids or immunosuppressants. The organism is a parasite that infects gastrointestinal epithelium, producing potential l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/download/21075/pdf_1 |