What Is Cryptosporidiosis

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Cryptosporidiosis

For more information, see the CDC Prevention Guide at www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/brochures/crypto.htm . How Is Crypto Treated? There is no "cure" for crypto; however, antiretroviral therapy (ART) will decrease or get rid of crypto symptoms. Nitazoxanide has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of crypto in children and adults. It is used along with ART. Some drugs approved for other uses can be used against cryptosporidiosis, including...

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What are symptoms of cryptosporidiosis in humans...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

your donation to the Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation. It's warmly appreciated.Dr. BobCryptosporidiosis June 8, 2009What Is Cryptosporidiosis?Cryptosporidiosis (crypto) is an infection caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium. A parasites... Read more »

Spiramycin for cryptosporidiosis

Is spiramycin an effective treatment for AIDS-related cryptosporidiosis?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

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20 years old, positive, and unsure about myself

I am 20 years old. I became positive in July 2003 (about 2 months ago) and had an extremely serious seroconversion illness (including cryptosporidiosis)which kept me in the hospital for 7 days, and home for 6 more days after that, and it took me...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

Living in NYC there are places you can go for very low cost therapy with people who are skilled in working with people with HIV. Two such resources are the social services department at the NYC gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community... Read more »

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Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Crypto could stand for one of 2 diseases, either cryptosporidiosis or cryptococcosis. I think most of us use the "nickname" more commonly for cryptococcosis but certainly after one has identified which one they are talking about, we... Read more »

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Posted by DUDE

I think there are two immune systems. One that fights colds, flu's and stuff like that. The other fights OI's (opportunist Infections).
So, that would explain why people with AIDS don't get colds and the flu.
The immune systems are described below be... Read more »

two immune systems?????

Posted by Anonymous

I think there are two immune systems. One that fights colds, flu's and stuff like that. The other fights OI's (opportunist Infections). So, that would explain why people with AIDS don't get colds and the flu.
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Whats the point in making fun of someone so paranoid ? instead of singing just give him a nice long answer and tell me whats the point of the song and what its about ? Read more »

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