Prevalence of cryptosporidium in children with acute diarrhea.
Indian J Pediatr
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1989 Jan-Feb; 56(1): 133-5
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Criança
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Doença Aguda
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Criptosporidiose
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Diarreia
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Índia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1989
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Artigo
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