Abstract
The presence of oocysts of Cryptosporidium sp was investigated in 485 fecal samples of children with clinical indication of Rotavirus. No significant differences were observed between Cryptosporidium sp. and rotavirus occurrence and fecal consistency. Cryptosporidium sp also should be performed in the laboratory diagnosis of diarrheic episodes in children.
Highlights
The presence of oocysts of Cryptosporidium sp was investigated in 485 fecal samples of children
No significant differences were observed between Cryptosporidium sp
Cryptosporidium sp also should be performed in the laboratory diagnosis of diarrheic episodes
Summary
The presence of oocysts of Cryptosporidium sp was investigated in 485 fecal samples of children with clinical indication of Rotavirus. Recentemente, foram encontrados oocistos de Cryptosporidium sp em represas contaminadas por esgoto no município de Campinas (São Paulo, Brasil)[4]. Relata-se a ocorrência de Cryptosporidium sp em amostras fecais de crianças com indicação clínica de Rotavírus. Entre setembro de 1999 e setembro de 2000, 485 amostras de fezes de crianças (abaixo de 10 anos de idade) com diarréia ou história prévia de quadro diarréico no Município do Rio de Janeiro, foram submetidas à pesquisa de Rotavírus (aglutinação pelo látex SLIDEX ROTA KIT 2R).
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