Volume : II, Issue : II, February - 2013

Prevalance of Cryptosporidium Among HIV Positive Patients

Dr. Joshi Tejal Kiritbhai, Dr. Antala Sejulkumar Kantilal

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This study is undertaken to determine prevalence rate of Cryptosporidium among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases. Stool sample from 100 HIV positive cases were collected. These cases were confirmed HIV-I positive cases as per Strategy III of National AIDS control organization. Stool samples was examined by wet saline and iodine preparations, Modified acid fast staining for pink to deep red cryptosporidium oocysts. Out of 100 samples prevalence of Cryptosporidium oocyst is 12 %, Percentage of detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts was higher in male i.e. 14.71 % as compare to female i.e. 06.25 %. This study suggests infection of gastrointestinal tract with Cryptosporidium is highly prevalent among HIV positive person.

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Dr. Joshi Tejal Kiritbhai,Dr. Antala Sejulkumar Kantilal Prevalance of Cryptosporidium Among HIV Positive Patients International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.II, Issue.II February 2013

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