Microbiology
A protozoa, it is found in tropical areas of the world.
Epidemiologic Risks
Eating food and water contaminated with human stool. And as I have probably mentioned elsewhere, most of the food you eat has a fine patina of human stool. Has been associated with basil pesto salads.
Syndromes
Diarrhea, esp in AIDS patients and other immunoincompetent patients.
Treatment
TMP/Sulfa qid x 10 days.
Notes
ICD9 Codes (Soon to be supplanted by ICD10)
Isosporosis 007.2.