Coccidiosis — Treatment Options & Savings
Coccidiosis treatment options and savings
Coccidiosis treatment depends on the parasite found and your health history. Clinicians may use nitazoxanide for some Cryptosporidium infections. They may use sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim for Cyclospora or Cystoisospora infections. Some people also need fluids, nutrition support, or changes to immune suppressing medicines.
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What is Coccidiosis?
Diarrhea that will not quit can drain your energy fast. Coccidiosis is an illness caused by tiny parasites called coccidia. These parasites can infect the gut and cause watery stool.
Coccidiosis is common in animals and can happen in people. A stool test can help identify the parasite and guide the next step.
Symptoms
- Watery diarrhea
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Weight loss after several days of illness
- Dehydration signs, like dizziness or very dark urine
Causes and risk factors
- Swallowing food or water contaminated with parasite eggs
- Close contact with infected animals or animal stool
- Poor handwashing after handling soil, litter, cages, or diapers
- Travel to areas with higher parasite exposure
- Weakened immune system from illness or certain medicines
- Childcare, farm, shelter, or kennel settings with higher exposure risk
How it's diagnosed
Coccidiosis treatment depends on the parasite found and your health history. Clinicians may use nitazoxanide for some Cryptosporidium infections. They may use sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim for Cyclospora or Cystoisospora infections. Some people also need fluids, nutrition support, or changes to immune suppressing medicines.
Treatment options
Treatment depends on the exact parasite and how sick you feel. Some mild infections improve with fluids and time. Prescription medicine may be needed for certain coccidia, especially when diarrhea lasts or risk is higher. Seek urgent care for blood in stool, severe dehydration, high fever, or symptoms in an infant.
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Frequently asked questions
The medicine depends on the parasite found in stool. Nitazoxanide may be used for some Cryptosporidium infections. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim may be used for Cyclospora or Cystoisospora infections.
Coupons may be available for medicines used to treat certain coccidia infections. Availability can vary by ZIP code, pharmacy, dose, and insurance status. Rite Aid can help you look for savings options when pharmacy service resumes.
Costs can change based on the drug, quantity, brand or generic status, and your pharmacy benefits. Some prescriptions need prior approval from an insurance plan. A coupon can sometimes help when coverage is limited or a cash price is used.
A stool test can help identify which parasite is causing symptoms. Concentration and permanent smear testing can look for coccidia in a stool sample. Results help a clinician choose the safest and most useful treatment.
Coccidia can spread when parasite eggs from stool reach hands, food, water, or surfaces. Careful handwashing helps lower risk. Clean shared bathrooms, animal areas, and food prep spaces often during illness.
Contact a clinician if diarrhea lasts more than 2 or 3 days. Call sooner for fever, blood, severe pain, pregnancy, or a weakened immune system. Infants, older adults, and dehydrated people need faster care.
Some coccidia mainly infect animals, and some infect people. Risk depends on the exact parasite and exposure. Wash hands after cleaning litter, cages, kennels, or yards.
Do not use leftover antibiotics for suspected coccidiosis. The wrong medicine can delay care and cause side effects. A clinician can match treatment to the test result and your health history.