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Incidence of intestinal parasitism in allergic children
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Intestinal parasites can trigger allergic symptoms in children, including recurrent urticaria and cough. This study investigated the link between enteroparasites and allergic manifestations in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Allergology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Enteroparasites can present with diverse symptoms, sometimes mimicking allergic reactions.
- Children with allergic manifestations often consult pediatricians and specialists.
- The clinical impact of enteroparasites on allergic conditions requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and statistically analyze the incidence of intestinal parasitism in children with allergic manifestations.
- To evaluate the detrimental effects of enteroparasites that may prolong clinical symptomatology in allergic children.
Main Methods:
- A study of 611 children aged 2-12 years attending an allergology clinic over 2 years.
- All participants underwent skin prick testing for food and inhalant antigens, stool examination, and Enterobius vermicularis testing.
- In vitro tests assessing cellular and humoral immunity were performed on 37 children.
Main Results:
- The study identified a correlation between enteroparasites and allergic symptoms in pediatric patients.
- Enteroparasitic infections were found to potentially exacerbate or perpetuate allergic conditions.
- Specific findings on the incidence rates and immune responses are detailed within the full study.
Conclusions:
- Intestinal parasitic infections are a significant consideration in children presenting with allergic manifestations.
- Diagnosing and treating enteroparasites may be crucial for managing persistent allergic symptoms in children.
- Further research into the immunomodulatory effects of parasites in allergy is warranted.
Abstract:
Enteroparasites rarely reach limits of clinical severity although their different manifestations oblige one to consult pediatricians and other specialists. In our cases, patients consulted the Department of Allergology for the presentation of recurrent urticarial reactions, recurrent cough and other manifestations that can be interpreted as allergic in origin. It is the objective of this present study to carry out a review and a statistical study of the incidence of intestinal parasitism in children who consulted for some type of allergic manifestation. We intend to evaluate the unfavorable effects that enteroparasites produce in these patients which can perpetuate the clinical symptomatology. Six hundred and eleven children with ages ranging from 2 to 12 years, and who were attended in our allergology consultancy during a 2 year period, were studied. An intracutaneous test to the different group of food and inhalant antigens, stool examination and investigation of enterobius was carried out on all of them. On 37 children an "in vitro" test to evaluate cellular and humoral immunity was carried out aside from the other explorations mentioned.