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[Parasitic diarrhea in children].

D Gendrel1

  • 1Service de pédiatrie, hôpital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, AP-HP, 82, avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris, France. dominique.gendrel@svp.ap-hop-paris.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|March 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Differentiating parasitic infections like amebiasis, giardiasis, and strongyloidiasis is crucial for effective treatment, especially in malnourished children and immunocompromised individuals. Prompt diagnosis and targeted therapies, including metronidazole and ivermectin, are essential to prevent severe outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Microscopic identification of Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar is challenging due to identical morphology.
  • Biochemical tests for differentiating these amoeba species often yield false negatives.
  • Protozoal and helminthic infections are common causes of diarrhea in endemic areas, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.

Purpose:

  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies for common parasitic infections in children.
  • To emphasize the importance of appropriate antimicrobial and antiparasitic interventions.
  • To guide clinical management of diarrhea in endemic regions and in immunocompromised patients.

Summary:

  • Entamoeba histolytica/dispar require metronidazole treatment; treatment failure may indicate bacterial diarrhea.

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  • Giardia infections can cause severe jejunal atrophy in malnourished children and require treatment.
  • Cryptosporidiosis is often asymptomatic but causes diarrhea in malnourished children.
  • Strongyloides stercoralis causes severe diarrhea in malnourished children and necessitates emergency Ivermectin treatment.
  • Prophylactic Ivermectin and metronidazole are recommended for immunocompromised individuals in endemic areas or upon return.

    • Impact:

    • Accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of parasitic infections can prevent severe morbidity and mortality.
    • Understanding differential diagnoses is critical for effective management of pediatric diarrhea in resource-limited settings.
    • Prophylactic strategies can mitigate the risk of disseminated infections in immunocompromised hosts.