The first human infection with Bertiella studeri in Vietnam.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2003 Jun; 34(2): 298-300
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ABSTRACT
This is the first case report of Bertiella studeri infection in Vietnam. The patient was a 4 year old boy in Cai Lay district of Tien Giang Province, noting some proglottids in his feces. The time and mode of infection were unknown, but anorexia, weight loss, and intermittent diarrhea were noted. Niclosamide (Yomesan) 1 gram was prescribed, and then albendazole (Zentel) 400mg daily for 3 days. Proglottids were found in the feces three months after the first treatment, and 1 month after the second course.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Vietnam
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Humans
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Male
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Albendazole
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Cestoda
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Cestode Infections
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Child, Preschool
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Animals
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Anticestodal Agents
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Niclosamide
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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