A report case of Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium mixed infection in a HIV-negative child in Thailand.
The first case of cyclosporosis in a non HIV-infected child in Thailand, co-infected with Cryptosporidium, was reported. The patient was a 3 year-old malnourished orphan who presented with fever, abdominal distension and relapsing diarrhea. There was no leukocyte in her stool, however, numerous Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium oocysts were identified by modified acid-fast staining. The illness was cured by co-trimoxazole and fluid therapy. More coccidial infections in Thailand may be detected if modified acid-fast staining is routinely performed.
Chokephaibulkit
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Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wanachiwanawin
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Tosasuk
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Vanprapa
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Chearskul
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D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D003458:Cryptosporidium / Q000302:isolation & purification; D021744:Cyclospora / Q000302:isolation & purification; D021866:Cyclosporiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D018023:HIV Seronegativity; D006801:Humans; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination