Cryptosporidium infection among children presenting with diarrhea: A hospital based study from rural Haryana
Background: Cryptosporidium has emerged as an important cause of diarrheal illness worldwide, especially among young children and patients with immune deficiencies. The spectrum of intestinal infection ranges from asymptomatic carrier state to severe diarrhea, depending upon the nutritional and...
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doaj-848163188732444282186fde635e49ee2020-11-25T03:07:13ZengPrathima Institute of Medical SciencesPerspectives In Medical Research2348-14472348-229X2017-04-01511416Cryptosporidium infection among children presenting with diarrhea: A hospital based study from rural HaryanaJyoti Sangwan1 , Pratibha Mane2 , Sumit Lathwal3 , A K Malik40 SHKM, GMCBackground: Cryptosporidium has emerged as an important cause of diarrheal illness worldwide, especially among young children and patients with immune deficiencies. The spectrum of intestinal infection ranges from asymptomatic carrier state to severe diarrhea, depending upon the nutritional and immune status of the host. Materials & Methods: 387children, in the age group from 1 month to 10 years old, suffering from diarrhea, were included in the study. Oocysts of Cryptosporidium were detected using modified Ziehl Neelsen staining method. Results: Out of 387 children 80 (20.7%) were positive for cryptosporidium infection using modified Ziehl Neelsen staining. Conclusion: The prevalence of Cryptosporidiosis in children presenting with persistent diarrhea is considerable and we suggest routine stool examination to rule out Cryptosporidium infection while investigating diarrhea in children. Also, for control and prevention of this infection, strengthening water quality standards and improving sanitary practices are required.http://www.pimr.org.in/Jyothi%20S.PDFcryptosporidiumdiarrheachildrenacid fast stainingkinyoun method |
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Cryptosporidium infection among children presenting with diarrhea: A hospital based study from rural Haryana |
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Cryptosporidium infection among children presenting with diarrhea: A hospital based study from rural Haryana |
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Cryptosporidium infection among children presenting with diarrhea: A hospital based study from rural Haryana |
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cryptosporidium infection among children presenting with diarrhea: a hospital based study from rural haryana |
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Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences |
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Perspectives In Medical Research |
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Background: Cryptosporidium has emerged as an
important cause of diarrheal illness worldwide, especially
among young children and patients with immune deficiencies.
The spectrum of intestinal infection ranges from asymptomatic
carrier state to severe diarrhea, depending upon the nutritional
and immune status of the host.
Materials & Methods: 387children, in the age group
from 1 month to 10 years old, suffering from diarrhea, were
included in the study. Oocysts of Cryptosporidium were
detected using modified Ziehl Neelsen staining method.
Results: Out of 387 children 80 (20.7%) were positive
for cryptosporidium infection using modified Ziehl Neelsen
staining.
Conclusion: The prevalence of Cryptosporidiosis in
children presenting with persistent diarrhea is considerable
and we suggest routine stool examination to rule out
Cryptosporidium infection while investigating diarrhea in
children. Also, for control and prevention of this infection,
strengthening water quality standards and improving sanitary
practices are required. |
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cryptosporidium diarrhea children acid fast staining kinyoun method |
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