Detection of Cystoisospora belli among Children in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
Fatimah Ali
Abstract:Background: Cystoisospora belli inhabits epithelial cells of the upper part of human small intestine, producing resistant oocysts that are infrequently detected in stool specimens but can spread and cause infection.
Objectives: To determine the rate of C. belli infection among children and correlate the rate of infection with the patient's variables.
Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 156 fresh stool samples were collected from children suffering from diarrhea or a… Show more
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