Intestinalparasites in Patients with Chronic Abdominal Pain

OMRAN, EMAN; Mohammad, Ahmad M.

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“…In the present study, the microscopic examination revealed that the prevalence of E. histolytica/dispar was 43% in participated patients. This was more or less close to those reported in Egypt; 40.77% among 130 patients complaining of chronic abdominal pain in Sohag [15] and 44.4% out of 230 primary school children in Sharkia [16].…”

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Immunochromatography Versus Microscopy for Diagnosis of Amoebiasis in Sohag, Egypt

Ellah

El-Mawgood

Ahmed

et al. 2022

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Background: Amoebiasis; a parasitic infection caused by E. histolytica protozoon, is still a major public health in developing countries. Delay in diagnosis and treatment may lead to fatality. So, rapid and accurate diagnosis plays a critical role in patient’s management. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of immunochromatographic test (ICT) using RIDA®QUICK Entamoeba test compared with traditional microscopic examination as gold standard for the diagnosis of E. histolytica /dispar infection. Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 patients complaining of dysentery or diarrhea with an age range of 3-62 years, attending Sohag University Hospitals and Endemic Diseases Hospital. All stool samples were examined by direct wet smears, formalin ethyl acetate concentration techniques, staining of the smears using Wiegert’s iron hematoxylin and Modified Ziehl-Neelsen method. Copro-antigen detection in stool sample was by using RIDA®QUICK Entamoeba test. Results: Microscopic examination revealed 43 out of 100 patients (43%) were positives for E. histolytica/dispar. The infection was significantly associated with residence (P value < 0.036) and family size (P value < 0.03) but not associated with gender (P value < 0.471) and age (P value < 0.344). The sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of Rida®Quick Entamoeba tests were 97.67%, 96.49%, 95.45% and 98.21% respectively with an accuracy of 97%. There was no cross-reactivity with other intestinal parasites.Conclusions: Rida® Quick Entamoeba test is a simple, rapid, convenient, sensitive and specific assay for the diagnosis amebiasis and is therefore very suitable for large-scale field applications.

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Immunochromatography Versus Microscopy for Diagnosis of Amoebiasis in Sohag, Egypt

Ellah

El-Mawgood

Ahmed

et al. 2022

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“…positive/total no. of people testedPrevalence (%)(95% CI)SpeciesTechnical diagnosisRefAlgeria12/2010–11/2011Oran1–801/10420.1(<0.01–0.5) T. saginata Microscopy[66]EgyptonSohag (Sohag Governorate)12–905/1503.2(1.0–7.3) Taenia spp.Microscopy[67]Egypt09/2013–08/2014Sohag (Sohag Governorate)1–141/1001.0(0.03–5.5) Taenia spp.Microscopy[68]Egypt01/2009–12/2009Qalyubia, Dakahlia and Damietta Governorates1– >402/1051.9(0.2–6.7) Taenia spp.Microscopy[69]Egypt12/2005–12/2006Mansoura (Dakahlia Governorate)on37/31801.1(0.8–1.6) T. saginata Microscopy[70]Egypt01/2005–01/2006Mansoura and Gogar (Dakahlia Governorate)20–402/20000.1(<0.01–0.4) T. saginata Microscopy (including proglottid identification)[71]EgyptonQalyub (Qalyubia Governorate)6–122/4860.4(0.05–1.5) T. saginata Microscopy[72]Egypt…”

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Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: a systematic review of the distribution in the Middle East and North Africa

Saratsis¹,

Sotiraki²,

Braae

et al. 2019

Parasites Vectors

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Background: The zoonotic parasite Taenia saginata utilizes bovines as an intermediate host (causing cysticercosis) and humans as the definitive host (causing taeniosis). The public health burden of T. saginata is assumed to be low, but the economic burden is large, due to the resources utilized in the detection and condemnation of infected carcasses and carcass parts. As part of a collaborative effort to synthesize worldwide epidemiological data on this parasite, we present here the results of a systematic review on the distribution of T. saginata taeniosis and bovine cysticercosis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Methods: Information on the occurrence and prevalence of T. saginata taeniosis and cysticercosis in the MENA region was obtained through a systematic review of published and grey literature, including OIE reports, published between January 1st, 1990 and December 31st, 2017. Results: A total of 63 publications were retrieved across the 21 MENA countries. Taenia saginata taeniosis was reported in 11 of these countries, whereas unspecified taeniosis was reported for a further seven. Microscopy-based prevalence values ranged between 0.02-8.6%. Bovine cysticercosis prevalence estimates based on meat inspection were only reported for Egypt and Israel, with prevalence data ranging between 0.2-20% and 0.1-9.1% for cattle and buffaloes, respectively. The presence of bovine cysticercosis could be confirmed for 10 additional countries through OIE reports. Conclusions: Human taeniosis occurrence was confirmed for 86% (18/21) of the countries in the MENA region, although in several of these countries the species responsible was not specified. Religious prohibitions on the consumption of pork and the limited extent of pig farming across much of this region, however, suggest that many reported taeniosis cases are likely to be attributable to T. saginata rather than Taenia solium or Taenia asiatica. There was a paucity of data regarding both the prevalence and economic impact of bovine cysticercosis. More detailed epidemiological data on both T. saginata taeniosis and bovine cysticercosis could be obtained by adopting an integrated "One Health" approach, considering the characteristics (e.g. ecosystem related and sociopolitical aspects) of the MENA region. Compared with more conventional approaches, this could lead to an enhanced performance and cost-effectiveness of surveillance systems.

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“…The infection rate was (1.6%) in males, but none in females. In Egypt, Taenia saginata was among the commonest intestinal parasites that caused chronic digestive disorders as persistent diarrhea, chronic abdominal pain and/or blood in the stool (Omran and Mohammad, 2015).…”

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Taenia Saginata in Man and Cysticercosis in Cattle and Buffaloes in Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Dyab

Marghany

Othman

et al. 2017

Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology

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Intestinalparasites in Patients with Chronic Abdominal Pain

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Immunochromatography Versus Microscopy for Diagnosis of Amoebiasis in Sohag, Egypt

Immunochromatography Versus Microscopy for Diagnosis of Amoebiasis in Sohag, Egypt

Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: a systematic review of the distribution in the Middle East and North Africa

Taenia Saginata in Man and Cysticercosis in Cattle and Buffaloes in Aswan Governorate, Egypt

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