| Autor: |
Gupta, R., Gurung, R., Sherchand, J. B., Jha, S. C. |
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Journal of the Nepal Medical Association; Sep/Oct2004, Vol. 43 Issue 155, p258-263, 6p, 4 Charts, 2 Graphs |
| Abstrakt: |
Cyclospora caytanensis, a human pathogenic coccidian parasite owes its recognition as an emerging parasite, which continues to be found throughout the world. Its prevalence was investigated in Kathmandu valley, Nepal in 2003. Stool examination was performed with a total of 500 specimens from 3 Hospitals, 1 Geriatric Centre (Briddhaashram), 1 Infectious and Tropical Disease Research Center/Nepal and 8 Slum areas by direct smear technique. Out of these specimens, Cyclospora caytenensis oocysts were found in 7% of specimens with the age range from 2 months to 67 years. To identify possible sources for Cyclospora infection, water samples from 3 rivers, 134 fecael samples of animals and 43 samples of green leafy vegetables wash were collected and examined by formal-ether sedimentation and floatation technique. As a result, oocyst of Cyclospora was identified only in chicken stool sample, which could be possible reservoir host for Cyclospora infection. However, further studies are needed to shed light on possible sources of infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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