Cryptosporidium from Palawan, Republic of the Philippines

Abstract

The protozoan parasite, Crytosporidium, has been reported as a cause of pediatric diarrhea in urban Manila, Republic of the Philippines. This study was conducted on Palawan Island to determine if Cryptosporidium is associated with diarrheal disease in rural areas of the Philippines. A total of 831 individuals were queried, 41 reported diarrhea and 19 of those returned stool specimens. One case of cryptosporidiosis was detected by acid-fast staining of oocysts and a string capsule test also demonstrated concurrent giardiasis. Domestic animal stools were screened for Cryptosporidium and one cow and carabao (water buffalo) were found positive. This study establishes the presence of Cryptosporidium in the rural Philippines and adds the carabao to the parasite's repertoire of hosts. Reprints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205376

Entities

People

  • Alberto Alcantara
  • Marc Laxer
  • Marivyl Javato-laxer
  • Mene Cui
  • Renato Leano

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

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  • Animals
  • Biomedical Research
  • Bovids
  • Diarrhea
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Domestic Animals
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Islands
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiology
  • Navy
  • Protozoa
  • Public Health
  • Rural Areas

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