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Prevalence of cryptosporidium in children with acute diarrhea.
Indian J Pediatr ; 1989 Jan-Feb; 56(1): 133-5
Artículo en Inglés | IMSEAR | ID: sea-84416
ABSTRACT
Cryptosporidium is an intestinal protozoa known to cause diarrhea in animals and more recently has been recognised as a cause of diarrhea in humans. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of cryptosporidium as a cause of diarrhea in children. Faecal samples of 180 children admitted to the hospital for acute gastroenteritis and from 100 normal children were analysed. Eight out of 180 (4.4%) stools from children with acute diarrhea and none from normal showed cryptosporidi. We conclude that this parasite does play a role in the etiology of human diarrhea.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental) Asunto principal: Humanos / Niño / Enfermedad Aguda / Criptosporidiosis / Diarrea / India Tipo de estudio: Estudio de prevalencia País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: Inglés Revista: Indian J Pediatr Año: 1989 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental) Asunto principal: Humanos / Niño / Enfermedad Aguda / Criptosporidiosis / Diarrea / India Tipo de estudio: Estudio de prevalencia País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: Inglés Revista: Indian J Pediatr Año: 1989 Tipo del documento: Artículo