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
Artigo
em Inglês
| 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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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Contagem de Ovos de Parasitas
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Ascaríase
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Tricuríase
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Balantidíase
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Proteção da Criança
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
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Estudo prognóstico
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Estudo de rastreamento
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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