Treatment of Urticaria Caused by Severe Cryptosporidiosis in a 17-Month-Old Child – A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Azami, Mehdi; Rarani, Saeid Amini; Kiani, Farhoush

doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-2428867/v1

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“…Studies show that anti-parasitic treatment leads to the disappearance of urticaria in most patients. A study reported that urticarial symptoms ceased in 47.5% of CSU patients receiving anti-parasitic therapy (Azami et al, 2023).…”

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Incidence of Intestinal Parasites in Children With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

BUKHARI,

AKRAM

et al. 2023

Biol Clin Sci Res J

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This study aimed to investigate the incidence of intestinal parasites in children who have been diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria. A prospective control study was conducted at the Pathology Department of MMDC, Multan. The study included a total of 150 children, both from government and private schools. The children were divided into two groups: group A comprised 80 children diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria, and group B included 70 healthy children. Group A was assessed for intestinal infections, and those with parasites were given anti-parasitic therapy. The outcomes were then evaluated. Out of the participants in group A, 18 (22.5%) had intestinal parasitic infections (IPI), compared to 10 (14.2%) in group B. Although the incidence of IPI was higher in group A, the difference was not statistically significant (P=.181). Blastocystis sp. was found in 14 (17.5%) patients in group A and 10 (14.2%) in group B. The eosinophil percentage in group A was 2% (.6% - 3.7%), and in group B was 1.5% (.6% - 2.2%) (P= .045). The total IgE value in group A was 97.6 IU/mL (ranging from 29-246 IU/mL), and in group B was 31.6 IU/mL (ranging from 14.2-65.8 IU/mL) (P <.001). Patients diagnosed with IPI were treated with metronidazole; out of the 18 patients, 10 (55.5%) saw an end to their urticaria symptoms. The results of this study suggest that Blastocystis sp. and D. fragilis were the most common parasites found in children with urticaria, which can disrupt their lifestyle.

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Incidence of Intestinal Parasites in Children With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

BUKHARI,

AKRAM

et al. 2023

Biol Clin Sci Res J

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“…Recently, a case of chronic urticaria associated with Cryptosporidium spp. was described in a 17-month-old baby in Isfahan, Iran [114].…”

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Protozoan Infections Acquired from Food or Drinking Water: An Update

Rossi,

Amadoro,

Santonicola

et al. 2024

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This review summarizes the most recent developments of research on protozoan parasite infections ac-quired through food and drinking water and is aimed at gathering updated knowledge on the risk factors, illnesses caused, and measures for prevention. Reports included dated from 2019 to the present and regarded recent outbreaks and cases of severe infec-tions, prevalence in different population segments and food handlers, and occurrence in food and drinking water. Cryptosporidium spp., Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia intestinalis, Trypanosoma cruzi and Toxoplasma gondii were the microorganisms most frequently involved in large outbreaks and/or severe infections, while Cyclospora cayetanensis was most frequently involved in single case reports. Cystoisospora belli was implied in severe infections in immunocompromised patients, while Blastocystis homi-nis, Sarcocystis spp., Dientamoeba fragilis, Endolimax nana and Pentatrichomonas hominis appeared to be less relevant for number of symptomatic infections and pathogenic potential. A progressive improvement in surveillance of protozoan infections and infection sources was highlighted, especially in developed countries. The apparent increase in cases was concomitant with the implementa-tion of reporting systems and the application of molecular diagnostic methods that represent valuable in-struments for establishing epidemiological links and preventing or limiting outbreaks. The pathogenic role and sources of infection should be better elucidated for some species.

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Treatment of Urticaria Caused by Severe Cryptosporidiosis in a 17-Month-Old Child – A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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Incidence of Intestinal Parasites in Children With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Incidence of Intestinal Parasites in Children With Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Protozoan Infections Acquired from Food or Drinking Water: An Update

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