RESUMO
A total of 23,516 stool specimens collected from patients attending three medical centres in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were examined for intestinal parasites. Of these 5737 (24.4%) were positive. Entamoeba histolytica (8.8%) and Giardia lamblia (6.3%) were the commonest parasites found, and in the age group of one to 15 years. Giardia was found in 14.8% of males and 11.9% of females. Other intestinal parasites present included Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Schistosoma mansoni, Hymeolepis nana. Ancylostoma duodenale, Enterobius vermicularis. Taenia saginata and Schistosoma hematotium.
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Enteropatias Parasitárias/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Entamebíase/epidemiologia , Fezes/parasitologia , Feminino , Giardíase/epidemiologia , Humanos , Lactente , Enteropatias Parasitárias/parasitologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Arábia SauditaRESUMO
Analysis of 42 patients clinically suspected of having hydatid liver disease is presented. Diagnosis was made using clinical criteria, serology, skin tests and non-invasive imaging techniques. The distribution of the cysts according to age, sex, location and number is discussed. It is suggested that histopathological study is no longer essential to confirm the diagnosis of hydatid disease of the liver.
