Trichuris dysentery syndrome: Do we learn enough from case studies?
- Author:
Zeehaida, M., Zueter, A., Zairi, N.Z., Zunulhisham, S.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Tropical Biomedicine
2015;32(3):545-550
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Trichuris Dysentery Syndrome (TDS) is a severe persistent trichuriasis associated
with heavy worm build-up in the colon that continues to be neglected and underestimated in
endemic countries. Trichuriasis is most prevalent in children in tropical countries, and that
increases the risk of TDS. We reported a series of four preschool children of both genders
chronically having TDS over a period ranging from several months to years presenting with
anaemia. The hemoglobin levels ranged from 4.6 to 9.1 g/dl on first admissions. Despite
treatment, the cases were reported to have failure to thrive with persistent anaemia. It was
concluded that TDS should be considered in endemic areas among children presenting with
chronic bloody diarrhea and anaemia.
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