A Report Case of Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium
Mixed Infection in a HIV-Negative Child in Thailand
KULKANYA CHOKEPHAIBULKIT, M.D.*, DARAWAN WANACHIWANAWIN,M.D.**,
KANOKPORN TOSASUK, M.D.*, NIRUN VANPRAPA,M.D.*,
SANAY CHEARSKUL, M.D.*,
Affiliation : * Department of Pediatrics,
** Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
AbstractThe first case of cyclosporosis in a non HIV-infected child in Thailand, co-infected with
Cryptosporidium, was reported. The patient was a 3 year-old malnourished orphan who presented
with fever, abdominal distension and relapsing diarrhea. There was no leukocyte in her stool,
however, numerous Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium oocysts were identified by modified acid-fast
staining. The illness was cured by co-trimoxazole and fluid therapy. More coccidial infections in
Thailand may be detected if modified acid-fast staining is routinely performed.
Keywords : Cyclospora, Cryptosporidium, Relapsing Diarrhea
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