Ascaris infestation leading to diarrhea and malnutrition

Authors

  • Sushil Khanal Grande International Hospital (GIH), Kathmandu
  • SN Sarina Maharjan Grande International Hospital (GIH), Kathmandu
  • Diptesh Aryal Grande International Hospital (GIH), Kathmandu
  • Subhash Prasad Acharya Grande International Hospital (GIH), Kathmandu

Keywords:

Ascaris, Diarrhea, Malnutrition

Abstract

Gastrointestinal infestation with Ascaris lumbricoides is common in the tropical countries. A wide range of clinical presentations are reported for gastrintestinal ascariasis in both adults and children. We report a case of diarrhea causing malnutrition in ICU due to Ascaris infestation.

Bangladesh Crit Care J March 2017; 5(1): 70-71

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Author Biography

Sushil Khanal, Grande International Hospital (GIH), Kathmandu



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Published

2017-05-11

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Ascaris infestation leading to diarrhea and malnutrition. (2017). Bangladesh Critical Care Journal, 5(1), 70-71. https://doi.org/10.3329/bccj.v5i1.32547

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2017)

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Case Reports

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How to Cite

Ascaris infestation leading to diarrhea and malnutrition. (2017). Bangladesh Critical Care Journal, 5(1), 70-71. https://doi.org/10.3329/bccj.v5i1.32547