A case of Balantidium coli in the gastric juice of a neonate / 대한주산의학회잡지
Korean Journal of Perinatology
;
: 84-87, 2008.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-117722
ABSTRACT
Balantidium coli is the only pathogenic ciliate parasitizing humans. Balantidium coli is widely distributed in hogs, particularly in warm and temperate climates, and in monkeys in the tropics. It is infrequently pathogenic for man. Balantidium coli is considered as a possible pathogen in immunocompromised patients. The infection fundamentally affects the colon and cause variable clinical pictures, from asymptomatic to serious dysenteric forms. Apart from intestinal involvement there have been reports on lung, liver, vagina infection by Balantidium coli. Balantidium coli were observed in the gastric juice of neonate. this is first report of asymptomatic balantidiasis in neonate.
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Assunto principal:
Balantidíase
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Balantidium
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Vagina
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Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido
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Clima
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Haplorrinos
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Colo
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Suco Gástrico
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Fígado
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Pulmão
Limite:
Humanos
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Recém-Nascido
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Perinatology
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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