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Frequency of isolation of Cryptosporidium oocysts in Ethiopian children with acute diarrhoeal disease.
East Afr Med J. 1992 Jun; 69(6):314-5.EA

Abstract

Stool specimens from one hundred children with acute diarrhoeal disease seen at the Gondar College of Medical Sciences Hospital, north-western Ethiopia were prospectively screened for the presence of oocysts of Cryptosporidium species. The study was conducted between June 1989 and January 1990. Nine out of one hundred specimens were positive for oocysts of Cryptosporidium. This study has demonstrated the presence of this parasite in the study region. A well desgned case control study is recommended to elucidate its clinical manifestations and association with malnutrition.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Mersha D
Department of Pediatrics, Addis Ababa University, Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Ethiopia.
Tiruneh M
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AnimalsChild, PreschoolCryptosporidiosisCryptosporidiumDiarrheaEthiopiaHospitals, TeachingHumansInfantParasite Egg CountProspective Studies

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

1505416

Citation

Mersha, D, and M Tiruneh. "Frequency of Isolation of Cryptosporidium Oocysts in Ethiopian Children With Acute Diarrhoeal Disease." East African Medical Journal, vol. 69, no. 6, 1992, pp. 314-5.
Mersha D, Tiruneh M. Frequency of isolation of Cryptosporidium oocysts in Ethiopian children with acute diarrhoeal disease. East Afr Med J. 1992;69(6):314-5.
Mersha, D., & Tiruneh, M. (1992). Frequency of isolation of Cryptosporidium oocysts in Ethiopian children with acute diarrhoeal disease. East African Medical Journal, 69(6), 314-5.
Mersha D, Tiruneh M. Frequency of Isolation of Cryptosporidium Oocysts in Ethiopian Children With Acute Diarrhoeal Disease. East Afr Med J. 1992;69(6):314-5. PubMed PMID: 1505416.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Frequency of isolation of Cryptosporidium oocysts in Ethiopian children with acute diarrhoeal disease. AU - Mersha,D, AU - Tiruneh,M, PY - 1992/6/1/pubmed PY - 1992/6/1/medline PY - 1992/6/1/entrez KW - Africa KW - Africa South Of The Sahara KW - Age Factors KW - Case Control Studies KW - Child KW - Demographic Factors KW - Developing Countries KW - Diarrhea--etiology KW - Diseases KW - Eastern Africa KW - Epidemiologic Methods KW - Ethiopia KW - Examinations And Diagnoses KW - Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses KW - Oral Rehydration KW - Parasitic Diseases KW - Population KW - Population Characteristics KW - Prospective Studies KW - Research Methodology KW - Research Report KW - Screening KW - Studies KW - Treatment KW - Youth SP - 314 EP - 5 JF - East African medical journal JO - East Afr Med J VL - 69 IS - 6 N2 - Stool specimens from one hundred children with acute diarrhoeal disease seen at the Gondar College of Medical Sciences Hospital, north-western Ethiopia were prospectively screened for the presence of oocysts of Cryptosporidium species. The study was conducted between June 1989 and January 1990. Nine out of one hundred specimens were positive for oocysts of Cryptosporidium. This study has demonstrated the presence of this parasite in the study region. A well desgned case control study is recommended to elucidate its clinical manifestations and association with malnutrition. SN - 0012-835X UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/1505416/Frequency_of_isolation_of_Cryptosporidium_oocysts_in_Ethiopian_children_with_acute_diarrhoeal_disease_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -