Intestinal capillariasis: a cause of chronic diarrhea and hypoalbuminemia.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1992 Sep; 23(3): 433-6
Article
in English
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| ID: sea-34444
ABSTRACT
Seventeen cases of intestinal capillariasis in Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Thailand were reviewed. The mean age was 40.41 years with a range from 21 to 69 years. Most cases had intermittent or continuous voluminous watery diarrhea for one month to three years with hypoalbuminemia. Borborygmi, vague abdominal pain, weight loss and pedal edema were significant associated symptoms. Fecal examination was the most useful for diagnosis by finding the Capillaria philippinensis ova in all cases. Mebendazole 400 mg per day for 20 to 28 days is the treatment of choice. Usually, relapse and death are unusual, inadequate treatment is a major factor.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thailand
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Capillaria
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Chronic Disease
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Retrospective Studies
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Enoplida Infections
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Adult
Type of study:
Observational study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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