Title of article :
Pulmonary Cryptosporidiosis in HIV Infected Patients at Imam Khomeini Complex Hospital in Tehran, Iran: A Case Series
Author/Authors :
Rashidifar ، Saghi Department of Microbiology - Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch , Gharavi ، Mohammad Department of Parasitology - School of Allied Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Harzandi ، Naser Department of Microbiology - Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch , Momeni ، Zohreh Department of Microbiology - Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch , Hasan Nezhad ، Malihe Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Cryptosporidium 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.
Keywords :
HIV , Cryptosporidium , Pulmonary cryptosporidi , osis , Opportunistic infection
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Parasitology (IJP)
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Parasitology (IJP)
