Human intestinal capillariasis: A rare case report from non-endemic area (Andhra Pradesh, India).
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2012 Apr-June; 30(2): 236-239
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Human intestinal capillariasis is caused by Capillaria philippinensis. This disease is endemic in Philippines and Thailand. To the best of our knowledge, we report the third case of human intestinal capillariasis from India and the first case from Andhra Pradesh, which is a non-endemic area. A 40-year-old female presented with diarrhoea, vomiting, decreased urinary output, ascitis, pedal oedema, hypoalbuminemia, and electrolyte imbalance. Microscopic examination of stool sample revealed the presence of ova, larvae, and adult worms of C. philippinensis. Patient recovered from the disease after taking albendazole 400 mg daily for 1 month along with supportive treatment.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Capillaria
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Albendazole
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Treatment Outcome
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Enoplida Infections
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Adult
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Feces
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Helminthiasis
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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