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[Cryptosporidium and candida in pediatric diarrhea in Abidjan]
G Koffi-Akoua1, M Ferly-Therizol, M T Kouassi-Beugre
1Service de Pédiatrie, CHU de Cocody.
Insights
Cryptosporidium and Candida infections were found in hospitalized children with diarrhea. Mycological testing is recommended for diarrheal outbreaks in children to identify fungal and parasitic causes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Medical Mycology
- Parasitology
Background:
- Diarrheal diseases are a significant cause of childhood hospitalization.
- Opportunistic infections can complicate pediatric gastrointestinal illnesses.
- The role of specific pathogens like Cryptosporidium and Candida in pediatric diarrhea requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. and Candida species in hospitalized children with diarrhea.
- To identify clinical manifestations associated with these infections.
- To assess the need for routine mycological testing in pediatric diarrheal outbreaks.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted on 104 children hospitalized with diarrhea.
- Oocyst Cryptosporidium spp. and yeast-fungus Candida were identified.
- Clinical symptoms and HIV antibody status were recorded.
Main Results:
- 9% of children were infected with oocyst Cryptosporidium spp.
- 56% of children had Candida infections, with Candida Candida accounting for 38%.
- Common manifestations in cryptosporidiosis-infected children included acute diarrhea, vomiting, and hyperthermia. One of five tested subjects was HIV antibody positive.
Conclusions:
- Cryptosporidium and Candida are prevalent in hospitalized children with diarrhea.
- Systematic mycological testing is crucial during pediatric diarrheal outbreaks.
- Further investigation into patient immunity and HIV status is warranted.
Abstract:
In a study involving 104 children hospitalized with diarrhoea, 9% were infected with oocyst Cryptosporidium spp. add 56% with such yeast-fungus as Candida (C. Candida 38%). The manifestations noted in cryptosporidiosis infected children are acute diarrhea, vomiting and hyperthermia. One subject out of five who were tested for antibody to HIV appeared to be antibody positive. The patients immunity from the disease was not checked. A mycological test must be systematically carried out in case of children diarrheal outbreak.