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Campylobacter diarrhea in children in Trivandrum
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|September 1, 1989
Insights
Thermophilic Campylobacter jejuni was found in 5.9% of pediatric acute diarrhea cases in Trivandrum. This study highlights the prevalence of C. jejuni in the region, with isolates from both bloody and watery diarrhea.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Acute diarrhea and dysentery are significant health concerns in pediatric populations.
- Thermophilic campylobacters, particularly Campylobacter jejuni, are known enteric pathogens.
- Understanding the prevalence of C. jejuni in specific geographic regions is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of thermophilic campylobacters in pediatric patients with acute diarrhea/dysentery.
- To identify the occurrence of Campylobacter jejuni in stool samples from this demographic.
- To explore the association between C. jejuni isolation and diarrhea type (bloody vs. watery).
Main Methods:
- Processing of 152 stool samples from pediatric patients diagnosed with acute diarrhea/dysentery.
- Isolation and identification of thermophilic campylobacters, specifically C. jejuni.
- Correlation of positive C. jejuni isolates with clinical presentation (bloody or watery diarrhea).
Main Results:
- Campylobacter jejuni was isolated from 9 out of 152 stool samples, representing a prevalence of 5.9%.
- Five C. jejuni isolates were from children with bloody diarrhea.
- Four C. jejuni isolates were from children with watery diarrhea.
Conclusions:
- This study indicates the prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni in pediatric acute diarrhea cases in the Trivandrum district.
- While the pathogenic role in these specific cases requires further proof, C. jejuni is a notable finding.
- The results contribute to the epidemiological data on C. jejuni in this region.
Abstract:
One hundred and fifty two stool samples from patients belonging to the pediatric age group clinically diagnosed as acute diarrhea/dysentery were processed for thermophilic campylobacters. C. jejuni was isolated from 9 samples (5.9%). Five of the C. jejuni isolates were from children who presented with bloody diarrhea and 4 were from those who had watery diarrhoea. Though the pathogenic role of C. jejuni in these cases is not proved, this study indicates the prevalence of the organism in Trivandrum district.
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