HIV patient presented with diarrhea. On stool examination, following acid fast organisms was seen. What is the drug of choice in this patient
Correct Answer: Nitazoxanide
Description: * HIV patient with diarrhea showing acid fast organisms shows that organism may be: * Cryptosporidium parvum * Isospora belli * Cyclospora cayetanensis * Image shows 4-5um sized oocysts - suggestive of Cryptosporidium Ref: T.B of medical parasitology S.C.Parija 4th edition; pg num:- 151
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