Helminth infestation complicating diabetic ketoacidosis

Church, James M.; Kainth, Ranjev; Cifelli, Paramita

doi:10.1136/archdischild-2013-304583

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“…It has been reported that while adult ascaris worms occupying the small intestine are usually asymptomatic, ascaris infestation similar to our patient and larval or adult worm migration can give rise to unpleasant symptoms (10). We wanted to emphasize that because the helminth infestation is easily overlooked, the diagnosis of ascariasis should be considered in patients who live in endemic areas and treated timely to prevent severe complications.…”

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First Case of Ascaris lumbricoides Infestation Complicated with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

Bayhan

Çenesiz²,

Tanır³

et al. 2015

TurkiyeParazitolDerg

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Ascariasis is a common soil-transmitted helminth infestation worldwide. Ascaris lumbricoides infestation is generally asymptomatic or cause nonspecific signs and symptoms. We report a 5-year-old male with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis associated with A. lumbricoides infestation. The presented patient recovered completely after defecating an A. lumbricoides following intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and mebendazole treatment. We wanted to emphasize that because helminth infestation is easily overlooked, the diagnosis of ascariasis should be considered in patients who live in endemic areas and treated timely to prevent severe complications. (Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2015; 39: 164-6 ÖZETAskariazis tüm dünyada sık görülen bir helmintik enfestasyondur. Ascaris lumbricoides enfestasyonu genellikle asemptomatiktir ya da spesifik olmayan semptom ve bulgular ile seyreder. Biz burada Ascaris lumbricoides ilişkili hemofagositik lenfohistiyositoz gelişmiş olan 5 yaşında bir erkek olguyu sunduk. Hastanın semptom ve bulguları intravenöz immunoglobulin (IVIG) ve mebendazol tedavilerini takiben A. lumbricoides helmintini defeke ettikten sonra hızla düzeldi. Sonuç olarak helmint enfestasyonları kolaylıkla gözden kaçtığı için, askariazis, endemic olduğu bölgelerde her zaman akılda bulundurulmalı ve ciddi komplikasyonların gelişiminin önüne geçmek için vaktinde tedavi edilmelidir.

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First Case of Ascaris lumbricoides Infestation Complicated with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

Bayhan

Çenesiz²,

Tanır³

et al. 2015

TurkiyeParazitolDerg

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“…Ascaris lumbricoides and Giardia lamblia were not frequently reported in a cohort of T1DM patients, nevertheless Ascaris lumbricoides has been described as a complicating factor in an adolescent with recurrent DKA ( 96 ).…”

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Infectious diseases associated with pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus: A narrative review

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been frequently associated with an impaired immune response against infectious agents, making affected patients at risk for more severe disease and sometimes causing worse outcomes. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected patients with both diabetes, in particular those carrying comorbidities or with poor glycemic control. As regards pediatric diabetes mellitus, the availability of more accurate and technological tools for glycemic management and the improved markers of metabolic control might mitigate the negative impact of infections. Notably, good metabolic control of diabetes since its diagnosis reduces not only the risk of microangiopathic complications but also of impaired immune response to infectious diseases. Therefore, vaccinations are strongly recommended. Our paper aims to provide the most updated evidence regarding infectious diseases in type 1 pediatric DM.

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“…Intestinal parasitic infections have been associated with micronutrient deficiencies and changes in gut microbiota and mucosa. Both micronutrient deficiencies and gut microbiota have been related to higher risk of obesity . In addition, helminths and protozoans may have a differential effect on leptin secretion , inflammation, food intake and nutrient absorption and metabolism .…”

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Children with moderate‐high infection with Entamoeba coli have higher percentage of body and abdominal fat than non‐infected children

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Helminth infestation complicating diabetic ketoacidosis

Cited by 3 publications

References 5 publications

First Case of Ascaris lumbricoides Infestation Complicated with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

First Case of Ascaris lumbricoides Infestation Complicated with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

Infectious diseases associated with pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus: A narrative review

Children with moderate‐high infection with Entamoeba coli have higher percentage of body and abdominal fat than non‐infected children

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