Study on Cyclospora Cayetanensis in Kathmandu Valley

Authors

  • Ranjana Gupta Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu
  • R Gurung Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu
  • JB Sherchand Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
  • SC Jha Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.494

Abstract

Cyclospora caytanensis, a human pathogenic coccidian parasite owes its recognition as an emerging parasite, which continues to be found throughout the world. Its prevalence was investigated in Kathmandu valley, Nepal in 2003. Stool examination was performed with a total of 500 specimens from 3 Hospitals, 1 Geriatric Centre (Briddhaashram), 1 Infectious and Tropical Disease Research Center/Nepal and 8 Slum areas by direct smear technique. Out of these specimens, Cyclospora caytenensis oocysts were found in 7% of specimens with the age range from 2 months to 67 years. To identify possible sources for Cyclospora infection, water samples from 3 rivers, 134 fecael samples of animals and 43 samples of green leafy vegetables wash were collected and examined by formal-ether sedimentation and floatation technique. As a result, oocyst of Cyclospora was identified only in chicken stool sample, which could be possible reservoir host for Cyclospora infection. However, further studies are needed to shed light on possible sources of infection.

Key Words: Cyclospora caytanensis, coccidian parasite, diarrhoea, faecal specimens.

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Published

2004-09-01

How to Cite

Gupta, R., Gurung, R., Sherchand, J., & Jha, S. (2004). Study on Cyclospora Cayetanensis in Kathmandu Valley. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 43(155). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.494

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Vol. 43 No. 155 (2004)

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Original Article

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