Isosporosiasis

Overview

Isosporosiasis: A parasitic disease caused by a protozoa called Isospora belli. Infection occurs through eating contaminated food and tends to occur in tropical areas. Immunocompromised patients tend to be more susceptible to the infection and the symptoms are more severe.

Symptoms

* Fever * Diarrhea * Eosinophilia * Chronic diarrhea * Severe weight loss

Treatment

* Cotrimoxazole