Intestinal parasites in children with diarrhea in Delhi, India.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2002 Dec; 33(4): 725-9
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-34875
ABSTRACT
The parasitic causes of diarrhea in children in Delhi were determined by the direct smear technique; stool specimens of 127 children were examined for intestinal parasites. In 59 cases (46.5%) intestinal helminths and protozoa were demonstrated. Ascaris lumbricoides was observed in 1 (0.8%) case, while Trichuris trichiura was the finding in 3 (2.4%). Protozoal parasites included Giardia intestinalis and Entamoeba histolytica in 14 (11%) cases each, Balantidium coli in 3 (2.4%) cases and Cryptosporidium spp in 24 (18.9%) patients. Mixed infection was not seen in any of the cases. Intestinal parasites may increase susceptibility to infection with other intestinal pathogens and therefore with the help of a simple technique, like direct fecal smear examination. rapid diagnosis can be made and specific therapy instituted.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Parasite Egg Count
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Ascariasis
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Trichuriasis
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Balantidiasis
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Child Welfare
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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