Microsporidiosis
Microsporidiosis Causes
Microsporidiosis in HIV patients is caused when the CD4+ T cell counts decreases below 100. The infection is by at least 14 microsporidian species.
Microsporidiosis Definition
Microspridiosis is an intection of the intestine that may become life-threatening if the patient's immune system is weak.
Microsporidiosis Diagnosis
Doctors perfom biopsies on samples of affected tissues.
Microsporidiosis Symptoms and Signs
Patients manifest different symptoms according to each of the strength of their immune system. Individuals with HIV usually experience diarrhea and weakening of energy.
Microsporidiosis Treatment
Microsporidia infections are usually self-limited in immunocompetent patients, and therapy is seldom necessary. In immunocompromised patients, must use doctor prescribed drugs to control or reduce the infection.