A review for Cryptosporidiosis among Immunocompromised Patients in Iraq

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9

Abstract

The prevalence of intestinal cryptosporidiosis among immunocompromised Iraqi patients including malignancy, receiving corticosteroid drugs, sicklers or protein-malnutrition is reviewed. The prevalence is also reviewed in relation to age and sex. Cryptosporidiosis is quite common in Iraq and it is considered as a public health problem among immunocompromised individuals. The combination between formalin-ether sedimentation plus modified cold Ziehl-Neelsen stain methods has been regarded with high sensitivity and specificity. The highest isolation rate for Cryptosporidium oocysts was observed during rainy winter season.

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Nadham K. Mahdi

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Nadham K. Mahdi (2018). A review for Cryptosporidiosis among Immunocompromised Patients in Iraq. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 6(9), 519-523. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-515139