The Prevalence of Blastocystis Hominis Infection in Moldova, Romania (Clinical, Epidemiologic and Laboratory Aspects)

摘要

We have studied 3627 patients, between March and December 2004, displaying watery diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, urticaria. This was a continuation to an initial study conducted between October 2003 and February 2004.We have identified Blastocystis hominis in 70% of cases and in 10% it was the sole suspected pathological agent.A regimen of albendazole was found to be an effective treatment for the symptoms, in a majority of cases. Endoscopic examinations investigations did suggest some association between Helicobacter pylori and B. hominis. B. hominis may yet prove to be a marker for intestinal dysfunction.