Cyclospora cayetanensis
Symptoms last an average of 7 weeks (longer in immunocompromised patient).
Outbreaks linked to ingestion of berries imported from the tropics or subtropics.
Symptoms
- nausea
- anorexia
- weight loss
- watery diarrhea
- abdominal cramping
Treat if patient is:
- Symptomatic
- Severely immunocompromised
| Drug | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TMP/SMX | Adult: 1 DS tab PO bid | 7-10 days |
| Paediatric: 10mg/kg/d TMP PO div bid | 7-10 days |
HIV patients
| Drug | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TMP/SMX | 1 DS tab PO qid then | 10 days |
| 1 DS tab PO 3x/week | 2 weeks |
Sulfa allergy
| Drug | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin | 500mg PO bid then | 7 days |
| 500mg PO 3x/week | 2 weeks |