A07.3/B20.8
DESCRIPTION
Diarrhoea due to Cystoisospora belli. Disease lasting >4 weeks is AIDS-defining (WHO clinical stage 4).
GENERAL MEASURES
Rehydration with oral rehydration solution (ORS).
MEDICINE TREATMENT
- Cotrimoxazole 160/800 mg, oral, 2 tablets 12 hourly for 10 days.
OR
If allergic to cotrimoxazole:
- Ciprofloxacin, oral, 500 mg 12 hourly for 10 days.
Secondary prophylaxis:
Continue for at least 6 months and until CD4 count increases to >200 cells/mm3 on ART.
- Cotrimoxazole 160/800 mg, oral daily.