A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Bovine Anti-Cryptosporidium Immunoglobulin (BACI) in the Treatment of Cryptosporidium Enteritis in AIDS Patients

Summary

PRIMARY: To assess the effect of bovine anti-Cryptosporidium immunoglobulin (BACI) on the volume of diarrhea due to Cryptosporidium parvum in AIDS patients who have protracted Cryptosporidium enteritis. SECONDARY: To assess changes in stool consistency and frequency, body weight, and safety in this patient population.

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• Background Nord J, Ma P, Tacket CO, Dijohn D, Tzipori S, Sahner D, Shieb G. Treatment of AIDS associated cryptosporidiosis with hyperimmune colostrum from cows vaccinated with cryptosporidium. Int Conf AIDS. 1989 Jun 4-9;5:656 (abstract no C586)

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