Blastocystis hominis infection in HIV/AIDS children with extraintestinal symptom: a case report
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- DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v11i2.3269 |
- Published: 2022-05-12
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Journal of Medical Sciences
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Abstract
Background: Blastocystis hominis is an intestinal parasite that can induce both intra- and extraintestinal symptoms. This article aims to describe the symptom findings in cases of HIV children co-infected with B. hominis.
Case Presentation: A 3-year-old boy with HIV/AIDS came with diarrhea and skin rashes. The direct smear technique, formalin-ethyl acetate concentration technique, Jones medium culture, and trichrome staining were all used to investigate a single stool specimen from this patient. The results of the examination showed B. hominis infection with intensity <5/high power field (HPF). Extraintestinal symptoms such as skin rashes were not seen in this patient after appropriate treatment.
Conclusion: B. hominis infection can cause extraintestinal symptoms such as a red rash on the skin. When a patient presents with a skin rash of unknown origin, having their stool tested for parasites is a concern.
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How to Cite
Permasutha, M. B., Pranata, I. W. A., Diptyanusa, A., & Murhandarwati, E. E. H. (2022). Blastocystis hominis infection in HIV/AIDS children with extraintestinal symptom: a case report. Bali Medical Journal, 11(2), 498–500. https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v11i2.3269
