| Dientamoeba fragilis: a bowel pathogen? | |
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PMID: 3469546 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although many patients infected with Dientamoeba fragilis suffer gastrointestinal symptoms, controversy still surrounds the pathogenic role of this intestinal protozoan. We describe three patients infected with D fragilis who had gastrointestinal symptoms. In the first patient symptoms resolved with therapy before the protozoan was eradicated from the stool, however in the second, symptoms persisted unabated despite clearing of the organism. In the third patient, symptoms resolution was associated with effective treatment. We discuss the life cycle, diagnosis and treatment of this organism and its role as a pathogen. |
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Authors:
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R B Oxner; G P Paltridge; B A Chapman; H B Cook; P F Sheppard |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The New Zealand medical journal Volume: 100 ISSN: 0028-8446 ISO Abbreviation: N. Z. Med. J. Publication Date: 1987 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-04-16 Completed Date: 1987-04-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401067 Medline TA: N Z Med J Country: NEW ZEALAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 64-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Amebiasis / diagnosis* Dientamoeba / isolation & purification, pathogenicity* Dientamoebiasis / diagnosis* Female Humans Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis* Intestine, Large / parasitology Male |
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