Prevalence of Cyclospora Species and Other Enteric Pathogens among Children Lessthan 5 Years of Age in Nepal

摘要

Stools from t24 Nepalese children aged 6%O %onths with diarrhea were examined forthe coccidian genus %dospora and for other enteric pathogens. Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coil, giardia, campylobacter, cyclospora, and crytosporidia, were the most common pathogens identified. Cyclospora organisms were detected in none of 74 children 18 months of age (P=O.004).