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[Retrospective analysis of 39 child cases of paragonimiasis]

Mei Guo1, Wei Wang, Jian-yu Jiang

  • 1Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital, Chongqing 400010, China. guomeiguofeng@163.com

Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Parasitology & Parasitic Diseases
|October 7, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Paragonimiasis in children often presents as polyserositis or cerebral disease. Praziquantel treatment, with or without surgery, showed high efficacy in treating pediatric paragonimiasis.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Retrospective analysis of 39 children diagnosed with paragonimiasis.
  • Treatment data collected from Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital (2008-2010).
  • Focus on pediatric cases aged 3-10 years.

Purpose:

  • To analyze clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of pediatric paragonimiasis.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of praziquantel and surgical interventions.
  • To understand the prevalence of polyserositis and cerebral paragonimiasis in children.

Summary:

  • Polyserositis (64.1%) and cerebral paragonimiasis (35.9%) were the main clinical types observed.
  • Respiratory distress was common in polyserositis, while neurological symptoms like headache and vomiting dominated cerebral cases.
  • Treatment with praziquantel alone or combined with surgery resulted in a 97.4% cure or improvement rate.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant clinical manifestations of paragonimiasis in children.
  • Demonstrates the effectiveness of praziquantel-based treatment regimens.
  • Provides valuable data for the management of pediatric parasitic infections.

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