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[The first cases of human cryptosporidiosis in Moscow]
Abstract:
Feces samples received from 438 children, aged 1 month to 10 years, from Moscow who were admitted to hospital in June-August 1989 for acute intestinal disease, were examined for cryptosporidium oocysts. Cryptosporidium oocysts were found in 16 samples (8 boys and 8 girls), which accounted for 3.65%. The smears were stained by a modified Ziehl-Neelsen technique, concentration methods were not applied.
Insights
Cryptosporidium oocysts were detected in 3.65% of children hospitalized with acute intestinal disease in Moscow. This study investigated the prevalence of Cryptosporidium in young patients during summer months.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Cryptosporidiosis is a significant cause of acute intestinal disease in children worldwide.
- Understanding the prevalence of Cryptosporidium oocysts is crucial for public health interventions.
- Data on cryptosporidiosis prevalence in Moscow during the specified period is limited.