Medicine True statements regarding diarrhea in HIV infection include all of the following except: A Diarrhea due to Salmonella has a greater incidence of associated bacteremia and may require chronic suppressive antibiotic therapy. B The most common parasites associated with diarrhea are Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium. C Mycobacterium avium complex may cause diarrhea due to malabsorption, which responds well to treatment. D Cryptosporidium is diagnosed by acid-fast stain of intestinal biopsy or stool specimens; there is no proven effective treatment. 💡 Explanation True statements regarding diarrhea in HIV infection include all of the following except: ✓ Correct Answer: C. Mycobacterium avium complex may cause diarrhea due to malabsorption, which responds well to treatment.