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    Intestinal Coccidia in patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus at the National Hospital Arzobispo Loayza, May – July 2015
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 1905-07-07) Ramos Llaullipoma, Gina Lisset; Lozano Miguel, Elizabeth Luisa; Benites Azabache, Juan Carlos
    Objective: To determine the prevalence of intestinal coccidia in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at the National Arzobispo Loayza Hospital from May to July 2015. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from May to July 2015, including 100 fecal samples from patients with HIV infection of different ages and both sexes. The Ziehl-Neelsen Modified staining method was used for the analysis of fecal samples. Results: The prevalence of intestinal coccidia in HIV-positive patients at the National Arzobispo Loayza Hospital was 16%. The prevalence of Isospora belli was 10%, Cyclospora cayetanensis 4%, and Cryptosporidium parvum 2%. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is no relationship between sex and parasitosis, as the parasite does not distinguish between male and female patients, and no relationship between age and parasitosis, as the parasite does not discriminate based on the patient’s age. Both young and adult individuals are susceptible to infection.