Case report shows rapid PCR identifies Cryptosporidium in HIV-related diarrhea, highlighting diagnostic importance.
Cryptosporidiosis remains a challenge in people with HIV despite its decreased incidence in developed countries. We report a case of severe diarrhea in a person with HIV where Gram stain findings prioritized cryptosporidium in the differential diagnosis. Multiplex PCR enabled early diagnosis and treatment, highlighting its value in clinical management.
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