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[Tropical parasitic diseases in children]
1Consultation de pédiatrie, pathologie infectieuse et tropicale, urgences pédiatriques, hôpital Trousseau, Paris.
La Revue Du Praticien
|December 1, 1990
Summary
Children returning from endemic regions need parasitic disease screening, including stool and potential eye exams. Early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing serious health issues.
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Parasitology
Context:
- Children traveling to or returning from endemic areas are at high risk for parasitic infections.
- Gastrointestinal and percutaneous transmission routes pose significant threats to pediatric populations.
- Endemic parasitic diseases require specific diagnostic and management strategies.
Purpose:
- To highlight the importance of investigating parasitic diseases in children returning from endemic regions.
- To outline recommended diagnostic approaches, including stool analysis and targeted examinations.
- To emphasize the need for prompt treatment and effective prophylactic measures.
Summary:
- Parasitic infections are a significant concern for children returning from endemic countries.
- Recommended investigations include parasitological stool examination, urinary schistosomiasis screening, and ocular examination when indicated.
- Commonly identified infections include ankylostomiasis, anguilluliasis, amoebiasis, urinary schistosomiasis, and filariasis, alongside ascariasis and lambliasis.
Impact:
- Facilitates early diagnosis and management of parasitic infections in pediatric travelers.
- Informs healthcare providers on appropriate screening protocols for returning children.
- Emphasizes the role of prophylaxis in reducing the burden of tropical parasitic diseases in children.