Schistosoma prevalence in appendicitis.
World J Surg
; 39(5): 1080-3, 2015 May.
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| ID: mdl-25609120
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Schistosomiasis is a waterborne trematode with numerous subtypes affecting different areas of the body. Rob Ferreira Hospital is located in an endemic area for schistosomiasis in the Lowveld region of South Africa. We set out to determine the prevalence of Sch istosoma in appendicitis.METHODS:
From 2009 to 2013, all appendix samples removed in theatre were reviewed. A total of 304 cases were retrieved. Viable ova, calcified ova, or schistosomal granulomas was considered proof of exposure.RESULTS:
Thirty-one out of the 304 cases revealed evidence of schistosomal exposure, equating to 10.2 %.CONCLUSION:
A prevalence of more than 10 % is truly significant seeing as how a delayed diagnosis can lead to serious complications, or how a misdiagnosis can result in unnecessary and often protracted treatment with harmful drugs.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Apendicite
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Esquistossomose
Tipo de estudo:
Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Animals
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
World J Surg
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article