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
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Tailândia
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Capillaria
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Doença Crônica
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Infecções por Enoplida
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Adulto
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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