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Study on the frequency and values of sanguine eosinophilia in children admitted with parasitary diseases
Cristina Singer1, Polixenia Stancu1, Simona Coşoveanu1
1University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, Emergency County Hospital Craiova.
Insights
This study analyzed sanguine eosinophily in 2,198 children with parasitic diseases. Results showed varying eosinophil levels across protozoan, nematode, and cestode infections, offering insights into pediatric parasitic disease diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Immunology
Background:
- Parasitic infections are common in children, potentially affecting immune responses.
- Sanguine eosinophily is a known indicator of parasitic infections, but its patterns in various pediatric parasitic diseases require detailed analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the frequency, levels, and mean values of sanguine eosinophily in children with diverse parasitic infections.
- To establish baseline data for eosinophil counts in pediatric parasitic diseases for diagnostic and prognostic purposes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 2,198 children (aged 0-16 years) admitted with parasitic diseases over 12 years.
- Data collected from Craiova and Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest.
- Statistical analysis using arithmetic mean (Am) and standard deviation (± Sd).
Main Results:
- Detailed breakdown of parasitic infections: protozoa (Giardiasis, Toxoplasmosis), nematodes (Ascaridiasis, Oxyuriasis, Trichocephalosis, Trichinellosis), cestodes (Hydatidosis, Himenolepidosis), and associated parasitoses.
- Analysis of sanguine eosinophily levels (absolute and relative mean values) across different parasitic disease groups.
- Presentation of statistical data including arithmetic mean and standard deviation for eosinophil counts.
Conclusions:
- Sanguine eosinophily exhibits varied patterns in children with different parasitic infections.
- Findings contribute to understanding eosinophil count variations in pediatric parasitic diseases.
- The study provides valuable data for diagnosing and managing parasitic infections in children.
Abstract:
The authors carried out a retrospective study on the frequency, levels and relative and absolute mean values of sanguine eosinophily in children admitted with various parasitary diseases within the sanitary units in Craiova and in the Pediatric Clinic of Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, over a period of 12 years. The study group consisted of 2,198 children, aged 0-16 years: 1,226 with diseases caused by protozoa - 1,195 intestinal giardiasis and 31 acquired Toxoplasmosis; 754 with diseases caused by nematodes - 169 Ascaridiasis, 470 Oxyurasis, 23 Trichocephalosis and 92 Trichinellosis; 50 with diseases caused by cestodes - 23 Hydatidosis and 27 Himenolepidosis; 168 with different associated parasitoses. For processing the data we used statistical-mathematical methods: arithmetic mean (Am) and standard deviation (± Sd).
