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Pulmonary Cryptosporidiosis in HIV Infected Patients at Imam Khomeini Complex Hospital in Tehran, Iran: A Case Series

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: species are a significant cause of persistent untreatable diarrhea in HIV-positive patients, especially in developing countries; however, extra-intestinal instances are rarely documented. Herein, we present three cases of pulmonary cryptosporidiosis in HIV patients at Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Despite the combination treatment with antiretroviral therapy, azithromycin, and paromomycin, the death of all 3 patients occurred due to severe complications. These cases highlight the importance of early diagnosis and management of respiratory cryptosporidiosis in HIV patients with low CD4 counts.

Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology

DOI: 10.18502/ijpa.v20i1.18115

Authors: Saghi Rashidifar, Mohammad Javad Gharavi, Naser Harzandi, Zohreh Momeni, Malihe Hasan Nezhad

Institutions: Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250