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{{PBI|Cytoisospora belli}}
{{PBI|Cystoisospora belli}}
:* 1. '''Cystoisospora belli treatment'''
 
 
 
:* 2. '''Cystoisospora belli prophylaxis'''
::* 2.1 '''Primary prophylaxis'''
 
 
 
::* 2.2 '''Secondary prophylaxis (preventing recurrence in patients with CD4 count < 200 cells/mm<sup>3</sup>)'''
:::* Prefered regimen: [[Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] 160 mg/800 mg PO 3 times weekly
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] 160 mg/800 mg PO qd
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] 320 mg/1600 mg PO 3 times weekly
:::* Alternative regimen (3): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25 mg PO qd {{and}} [[Leucovorin]] 5–10 mg PO qd
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[Ciprofloxacin]] 500 mg PO 3 times weekly
:::* Note: Criteria for discontinuation of chronic maintenance therapy: sustained increase in CD4 count > 200 cells/mm<sup>3</sup> for > 6 months in response to ART and without evidence of active Cystoisospora belli infection
 
 
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:*'''Immunocompetent'''<ref name=CDC Parasites - Cystoisosporiasis>{{cite web | title = CDC - Cystoisosporiasis| url = http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cystoisospora/health_professionals/index.html }}</ref>
:*'''Immunocompetent'''<ref name=CDC Parasites - Cystoisosporiasis>{{cite web | title = CDC - Cystoisosporiasis| url = http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cystoisospora/health_professionals/index.html }}</ref>
::* Prefered regimen: [[Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] 160 mg/800 mg PO {{or}} IV qid for 10 days
::* Prefered regimen: [[Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole]] 160 mg/800 mg PO {{or}} IV qid for 10 days

Revision as of 17:56, 16 July 2015


  • 1. Cystoisospora belli treatment


  • 2. Cystoisospora belli prophylaxis
  • 2.1 Primary prophylaxis


  • 2.2 Secondary prophylaxis (preventing recurrence in patients with CD4 count < 200 cells/mm3)




  • Immunocompetent
  • 1. Patients with sulfa intolerance
  • Alternative regimen (1): Pyrimethamine 50-75 mg PO daily AND Leucovorin 10–25 mg PO daily
  • Alternative regimen (2): Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID for 7 days


  • HIV
  • 1. Patients with CD4 Count <200/mm3 (chronic treatment)


References