Clinical Presentations and Pathogenic Agents of  Bloody Diarrhoea among Iraqi Children

Dr. Waqar Al-Kubaisy; Dr. Amer Al-Badre; Dr. Redhwan Ahmed Al-Naggar; Dr. Muhamed T. Osman

Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Clinical Presentations and Pathogenic Agents of Bloody Diarrhoea among Iraqi Children

Dr. Waqar Al Kubaisy, Dr. Amer Al Badre, Dr. Redhwan Ahmed Al Naggar, Dr. Muhamed T. Osman

Abstract :

Diarrhea is the second leading cause of child morbidity and mortality, especially in the developing countries. A Cross–sectional study study was conducted with the objectives of determining the clinical features and pathogenic agents caused bloody diarrhea among Iraqi children. Random sample of 1500 children age less than or equal to 10 years old having diarrhoea were participated in this study. Stool samples were examined by divided each one into two portions, one portion used for direct general examination while the other was cultured for the detection the causative. The prevalence of childhood bloody diarrhea was 28%. Entamoeba histolytica infected all age groups with highest (97.5%), and lowest (20%) prevalence among age groups 1–3years and 4–6years old respectively. Salmonella and Shigella were found, 42.1%, 15.8% respectively more among the age group 4–6 years, 42.1%, 15.8% respectively. In conclusion, the prevalence of bloody diarrhoea among children less than 10 years of age presenting with diarrhoea in Baghdad is (28%). However, Entamoeba histolytica is the commonest and most frequent causative agent of bloody diarrhoea in children.. Meanover, fever, tenesmus, severe dehydration and convulsion were the significant characteristics of bloody diarrhoea among Iraqi children.