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Cryptosporidiosis in Immunocompromised Children

Research Abstract
Background: Cryptosporidium parvum is an obligate intracellular parasite of the Coccidia class that infects the microvilli epithelial cells of the digestive and respiratory systems Objectives: this study aims to detection of the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis among immune compromised children who receive chemotherapy and to compare the three different methods for diagnosis of Cryptosporidium Methodology: 200 children in Aswan oncology institute were enrolled in this study, clinical assessment as well as stool examination by modified Ziehl-Neelsen stain, ELISA assay and Immunofluorescence tests were done. Results: The study showed that the over-all infection was 43.5% by immunofluorescence method, 40.5% by ELISA and 28% by modified Ziehl -Neelsen stain. Infection rate increases in haematological malignancies (AML54.8%, HD46.2 %, ALL41.6%, NON HD 27.3%) than non haematological malignancy (wilms 50%, sarcoma 45.5%, and neuroblastoma 42.9%). Conclusion: Cryptosporidium infection is an important public health problem in Immunocompromised children, raising awareness about cryptosporidiosis has very important effect to decrease prevalence of this parasitic infection.
Research Authors
Ahmed K. Dyab,
Mohammed El-salahy M. Monib,
Mohamed M. Amin*,
Bahaa Hawary,
Rehab M.Desoky
Research Department
Research Journal
Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Research Member
Research Pages
143-149
Research Publisher
www.ejmm-eg.com info@ejmm-eg.com
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
Volume 27 / No.2 / April 2018
Research Website
www.ejmm-eg.com info@ejmm-eg.com
Research Year
2018