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True statements regarding diarrhea in HIV infection include all of the following except:

ADiarrhea due to Salmonella has a greater incidence of associated bacteremia and may require chronic suppressive antibiotic therapy.
BThe most common parasites associated with diarrhea are Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium.
CMycobacterium avium complex may cause diarrhea due to malabsorption, which responds well to treatment. (Correct Answer)
DCryptosporidium is diagnosed by acid-fast stain of intestinal biopsy or stool specimens; there is no proven effective treatment.