A report case of Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium mixed infection in a HIV-negative child in Thailand
Chokephaibulkit, K.; Wanachiwanawin, D.; Tosasuk, K.; Vanprapa, N.; Chearskul, S.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 84(4): 589-592
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 11460975 Document Number: 1350
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.
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