Abstract
Cryptosporidium oocysts, observed in a natural sputum sample of a patient with HIV, were further studied by using DNA markers to determine the species of the parasite. C. hominis was identified as the species infecting the patient's respiratory tract, a finding that strengthens evidence regarding this pathogen's role in human disease.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cryptosporidiosis / etiology*
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Cryptosporidiosis / parasitology
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Cryptosporidium / classification
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Cryptosporidium / genetics
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Cryptosporidium / isolation & purification*
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HIV Infections / complications*
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HIV*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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RNA, Protozoan / genetics
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RNA, Ribosomal, 18S / genetics
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Respiratory Tract Infections / etiology*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / parasitology
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Species Specificity
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Sputum / parasitology
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Staining and Labeling
Substances
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RNA, Protozoan
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RNA, Ribosomal, 18S