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ArticleAfrican journal of laboratory medicine2013

Prevalence, intensity and complications of Microsporidium spores amongst HIV-positive hospital patients in Ilorin, Nigeria.

Amase Nyamngee, Luke D Edungbola, Olajide O Agbede, Alakija K Salami, Charles Nwabuisi, Aliu A Akanbi, Olatunde O K Ibrahim, Muchae Tilahun, Douglas B Moser

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Amase NyamngeeDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Luke D EdungbolaDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Olajide O AgbedeDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Alakija K SalamiDepartment of Medicine, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Charles NwabuisiDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Aliu A AkanbiDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Olatunde O K IbrahimDepartment of Pathology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Muchae TilahunEthiopian Health and Nutrition Research Institute, Ethiopia.
Douglas B MoserDivision of Global HIV/AIDS, U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA.
University of Ilorin · NGCenters for Disease Control and Prevention · UGEthiopian Public Health Institute · ET

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Abstract

backgroundMicrosporidiasis, which is of great concern for immunocompromised patients, is poorly studied in developing countries.

objectivesA study was carried out amongst HIV-positive hospital patients and HIV-negative hospital controls in Ilorin, Nigeria, between January 2009 and July 2010 to determine the prevalence and intensity of

methodStool samples from 750 HIV-positive patients and 375 HIV-negative patients were studied using the Chromotrope-2R staining technique. Determination of CD4+ count was performed on the Partec Cyflow SL-3 CD4/8 instrument. Intensity of spores was determined by counting the total number of the spores in a 10 µl stained smear of stool. Images were captured with Phenix Microimage Analysis Software and data obtained were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.

resultsThe prevalence of

conclusionBoth the prevalence and intensity of Microsporidiasis are high amongst HIV-positive hospital patients; campaigns to promote awareness, prevention and control are required. Laboratory testing for microsporidia in HIV patients should be performed routinely so as to identify the organism for prompt medical attention.

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