Intestinal parasite infections in symptomatic children attending hospital in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infections with helminths and other intestinal parasites are an important but neglected problem in children in developing countries. Accurate surveys of intestinal parasites in children inform empirical treatment regimens and can assess the impact of school based drug treatment programmes. There is limited information on this topic in Cambodia.

Methods

In a prospective study of intestinal parasites in symptomatic children attending Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap, Cambodia, April-June 2012, samples were examined by microscopy of a direct and concentrated fecal sample. Two culture methods for hookworm and Strongyloides stercoralis were employed when sufficient sample was received. Demographic, clinical and epidemiological data were collected.

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SUBMITTER: Moore CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4423887 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature