ArticleTurkish journal of medical sciences2026
A hidden danger in cancer patients: intestinal parasites.
Article in Turkish journal of medical sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Background/aim: Intestinal parasites are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in immunosuppressed individuals. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency, distribution, and associated clinical factors of intestinal parasite detection among patients with solid tumors who presented with diarrhea over a 10-year period. Materials and methods: This retrospective study included patients aged ≥18 years with solid tumors who presented with diarrhea and had stool samples examined at the Ege University Medical Parasitology Laboratory between January 2014 and September 2024. Patients with incomplete records or inadequate stool processing were excluded. Demographic, clinical, and treatment data were retrieved from electronic medical records and analyzed using SPSS version 22.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results: Among 154 patients (mean age, 57.2 ± 16.3 years; 57.1% female), intestinal parasites were detected in 22.1% of patients (n = 34), with Conclusion: Among patients with solid tumors presenting with diarrhea, intestinal parasitic infections should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Early parasitological evaluation and increased oncologist awareness may facilitate timely treatment, symptom control, and prevention of complications.
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