title: The occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts in faecal samples submitted for routine examination at Kenyatta National Hospital.
abstract: One hundred and thirty-three loose or diarrhoeic stool specimens from patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital were examined for cryptosporidiosis. Oocysts were detected in 5(3.8%) of the total in which Cryptosporidium was the sole pathogenic agent. In addition to Cryptosporidium, other pathogens isolated included bacteria, protozoa and helminths. We therefore report that Cryptosporidium is a cause of diarrhoea and should be looked for in the absence of other pathogenic organisms.
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Estambale
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Bwibo
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kang'ethe
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Chitayi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology*; D005260:Female; D006779:Hospitals, Public; D006801:Humans; D007630:Kenya / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence