A report case of Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium mixed infection in a HIV-negative child in Thailand.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-42702
ABSTRACT
The first case of cyclosporosis in a non HIV-infected child in Thailand, co-infected with Cryptosporidium, was reported. The patient was a 3 year-old malnourished orphan who presented with fever, abdominal distension and relapsing diarrhea. There was no leukocyte in her stool, however, numerous Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium oocysts were identified by modified acid-fast staining. The illness was cured by co-trimoxazole and fluid therapy. More coccidial infections in Thailand may be detected if modified acid-fast staining is routinely performed.
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Assunto principal:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Combinação Trimetoprima e Sulfametoxazol
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Pré-Escolar
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Soronegatividade para HIV
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Criptosporidiose
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Cryptosporidium
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Cyclospora
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Ciclosporíase
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Fezes
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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