Parasitic Infections in HIV-Infected Patients
Summary
- Diagnosis of microsporidia requires the involvement of an expert microscopist
- Examination of stool samples with chromotrope and chemofluorescent stains is often sufficient for diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease
- If the stool examination is negative and microsporidiosis is suspected, a small bowel biopsy should be performed
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