Unusual Presentation of Helminths Infection in Infants | [Pakistan Paediatric Journal • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Nadia Waheed: Department of Pediatric Medicine, Children Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Rehmana Waris: Department of Pediatric Medicine, Children Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Ayesha Razzaq: Department of Pediatric Medicine, Children Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Maryam Naseer: Department of Pediatric Medicine, Children Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Soil transmitted helminth infections are among the most common pediatric infections in the developing countries including Pakistan. These worm infestations are usually associated with general growth and cognitive stunting in children, but they can exhibit unique clinical manifestations. Soil transmitted helminth infections are rarely reported in infants. We describe two cases of intestinal helminths' infection presenting uniquely in infancy. Soil transmitted helminth infections are rarely reported in infants. Spread of helminth infection in exclusively breastfed infant less than 6 months of age, mother could be a potential source via placenta or breast milk.

Page(s): 97-100

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Paediatric Journal, Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Ascaris , Hook worm , Helminths in infants

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