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Is there an alternative cure for cryptosporidium, my 10 month old son tested positive for cryptosporidium, and alinia is not registered in sa.he was hospitalized for a week but he's still having diahrea and flu like symptoms, antibiotics not helping?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Cryptosporidiosis : No generic in South Africa? Nitazoxanide? If there is not a an infectious disease specialist already involved in his care - that would be helpful.

Answered 7/12/2020

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A member asked:

Is there an alternative cure for cryptosporidium, my 10 month old son tested positive for cryptosporidium, and alinia is not registered in sa.he was hospitalized for a week but he's still having diahrea and flu like symptoms, antibiotics not helping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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