Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Abida Malik

Publications

• Research Article
  Intestinal Protozoa in Immunosuppression: A Medical Hassle
  Author(s): Neha Ballani, Fatima Shujatullah, Haris M. Khan, Abida Malik, MohdAshfaq S.M Ali and Parvez A. KhanNeha Ballani, Fatima Shujatullah, Haris M. Khan, Abida Malik, MohdAshfaq S.M Ali and Parvez A. Khan
  
  Introduction: Immunity forms the backbone of our very existence and opportunistic infections have plagued the immunosuppressed since long. A significant morbidity and mortality is attributable to intestinal parasitosis in the immunocompromised population. Objectives: This study aims to study the prevalence of intestinal protozoa in various immunosuppressed groups and to correlate degree of immunosuppression with protozoal infections. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 400 patients divided into 4 groups: Group I (HIV patients), Group II (patients on chemotherapy/chemotherapy and radiotherapy for various malignancies), and Group III (diabetes patients) and Group IV included children presenting with diarrhea. Group I, II and III included patients with and without gastrointestinal symptoms. Stool samples were investigated microscop.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9597.1000138

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