Abstract |
A patient with AIDS and chronic diarrhea caused by Enterocytozoon bieneusi was successfully treated with nitazoxanide, producing a complete clinical and parasitological response, while off of antiviral therapy. This suggests that nitazoxanide may be effective in treating microsporidiosis caused by E. bieneusi, a disease for which there is no established treatment.
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Authors | A Bicart-Sée, P Massip, M D Linas, A Datry |
Journal | Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
(Antimicrob Agents Chemother)
Vol. 44
Issue 1
Pg. 167-8
(Jan 2000)
ISSN: 0066-4804 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10602740
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antiprotozoal Agents
- Nitro Compounds
- Thiazoles
- nitazoxanide
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Topics |
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(complications)
- Adult
- Animals
- Antiprotozoal Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Diarrhea
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Male
- Microsporida
- Microsporidiosis
(drug therapy)
- Nitro Compounds
- Thiazoles
(therapeutic use)
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