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Detection of faecal leucocytes & erythrocytes from stools of cholera patients suggesting an evidence of an inflammatory response in cholera.
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-22473
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND &

OBJECTIVES:

Detection of faecal leucocytes and RBCs in stool samples of cholera patients has been reported in a small number of studies. This study extends these observations by examining stool samples of cholera patients in Calcutta.

METHODS:

Out of 1562 diarrhoeal stool samples, Vibrio cholerae was isolated in 266 cases. Stool samples obtained were examined microscopically within two hours of collection. RBCs and faecal leucocytes were examined by normal saline and methylene blue stain. Stool culture was performed using selective and differential media for isolation of V. cholerae.

RESULTS:

Among 266 cholera patients, RBCs was detected in 58 per cent and faecal leucocytes in 88 per cent respectively. The extent of the changes correlated with clinical severity. INTERPRETATION &

CONCLUSION:

This study showed the presence of RBCs and faecal leucocytes in stools of patients of cholera caused by V. cholerae 01 and 0139 which indicates some inflammatory changes in the gut mucosa. Further study is required to elucidate the inflammatory mechanism involved in the underlying process(es).
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Vibrio cholerae / Humans / Cell Separation / Cholera / Erythrocytes / Feces / Inflammation / Leukocytes Type of study: Diagnostic study Language: English Year: 2000 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Vibrio cholerae / Humans / Cell Separation / Cholera / Erythrocytes / Feces / Inflammation / Leukocytes Type of study: Diagnostic study Language: English Year: 2000 Type: Article