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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of microsporidiosis include HAART, avoiding contact with poultry and avoiding swimming pools.
Primary prevention
In immunocompromised patients, HAART and maintaining CD4+ count above 100 cells/mcL, is the most effective primary preventive measure to prevent the development of the disease. In an Australian study, mortality due to microsporidiosis decreased in patients receiving HAART.[1]
Other preventive measures include:
- Avoid contact with poultry.[2]
- Avoid swimming pools.
References
- ↑ "CDC - DPDx - Microsporidiosis - Laboratory Diagnosis".
- ↑ Bryan RT (1995). "Microsporidiosis as an AIDS-related opportunistic infection". Clin. Infect. Dis. 21 Suppl 1: S62–5. PMID 8547514.