Emergent and re-emergent parasites in HIV-infected children: immunological and socio-environmental conditions that are involved in the transmission of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp.

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

关键词: Emerging/re-emerging parasites;    Childhood;    HIV/AIDS.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0037-8682-0119-2015

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Emergent and re-emergent waterborne protozoans have become a worldwide public health problem, especially among vulnerable groups.METHODS: This cross-sectional study evaluated 17 HIV-infected children and their families.RESULTS: A high (76.5%) percentage of parasite-infected children was observed, even among children with CD4+ T-cell counts of >200 cells/mm3. Giardia spp., Cryptosporidium spp. and Cyclospora spp. were observed in 41.2% of these children Low income, poor hygiene practices, and co-infection in domestic, peridomestic and scholastic environments were significant sources of these intestinal infections.CONCLUSIONS: Early diagnosis, timely treatment, and socio-educational interventions may improve the health conditions of this vulnerable population.

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