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Emergent and re-emergent parasites in HIV-infected children: immunological and socio-environmental conditions that are involved in the transmission of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp.
- Source :
- Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, Vol 48, Iss 6, Pp 753-758 (2015)
- Publication Year :
- 2015
- Publisher :
- Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT), 2015.
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Emergent and re-emergent waterborne protozoans have become a worldwide public health problem, especially among vulnerable groups. METHODS: This cross-sectional study evaluated 17 HIV-infected children and their families. RESULTS: A high (76.5%) percentage of parasite-infected children was observed, even among children with CD4+ T-cell counts of >200 cells/mm3. Giardia spp., Cryptosporidium spp. and Cyclospora spp. were observed in 41.2% of these children Low income, poor hygiene practices, and co-infection in domestic, peridomestic and scholastic environments were significant sources of these intestinal infections. CONCLUSIONS: Early diagnosis, timely treatment, and socio-educational interventions may improve the health conditions of this vulnerable population.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16789849 and 00378682
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.8d2aa319cf54111a7aa85fec3c869f9
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0119-2015