The Prevalence of Microsporidium among Adult Patients Admitted to the Parasitology Laboratory at the Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
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P: 113-115
June 2008

The Prevalence of Microsporidium among Adult Patients Admitted to the Parasitology Laboratory at the Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2008;32(2):113-115
1. İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı, Malatya
2. Fırat Üniversitesi , İstatistik Bölümü, Elazığ, Türkiye
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Received Date: 25.12.2007
Accepted Date: 06.03.2008
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ABSTRACT

Microsporidium can cause acute and self-restricted diarrhea cases among immunocompetent patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of intestinal parasites and Microsporidium in patients presenting at the internal diseases polyclinic with some digestive system complaints but no immune suppressive problems, and to detect whether it has anything to do with the complaints. A total of 781 fecal samples were investigated for intestinal parasites and Microsporidium. Intestinal parasites were found in 16.11% and Microsporidium in 6.5%. A significant correlation was observed between the presence of intestinal parasites other than Microsporidium and dyspepsia, while in the case of Microsporidium, a significant frequency of dyspepsia and fatigue was observed. It was found that the presence of Microsporidium does not differ by age and gender. From the findings, it was concluded that patients with digestive system complaints should be examined for Microsporidium in addition to intestinal parasites, and the symptoms of dyspepsia and a lack of appetite should especially be given more careful attention.