Intestinal isosporiasis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Pathologic diagnosis in small intestinal mucosal biopsies

•The diagnosis of isosporiasis in AIDS patients requires tissue analysis.•The differential diagnosis of isosporiasis in small intestinal biopsies includes other coccidiosis and microsporidiosis.•The pathologic diagnosis is extremely difficult when Ciclospora cayetanensis is suspected.•Schizogonic an...

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Published in:Annals of diagnostic pathology 2018-04, Vol.33, p.17-22
Main Authors: Oddó, David, Méndez, Gonzalo P., Retamal, Yasmina, Oddó, Aarón
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Language:English
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Summary:•The diagnosis of isosporiasis in AIDS patients requires tissue analysis.•The differential diagnosis of isosporiasis in small intestinal biopsies includes other coccidiosis and microsporidiosis.•The pathologic diagnosis is extremely difficult when Ciclospora cayetanensis is suspected.•Schizogonic and gametogonic structures are the morphological key to differentiate Isospora belli from Ciclospora cayetanensis.
ISSN:1092-9134
1532-8198
DOI:10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2017.11.002