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Helminth and tick burdens of N'Dama cattle kept in village herds were compared with parasite burdens in Zebu cattle introduced into the same herds. The animals were monitored regularly for tick and helminth burdens, and blood samples were examined for differential white cell counts. The Zebu were found to have significantly higher numbers of endo- and ectoparasites. The N'Dama had significantly higher levels of circulating eosinophils than the Zebu during peak parasite burdens. No difference in antibody levels to Amblyomma variegatum infestation could be detected between the two breeds. It is suggested that observed differences in susceptibility to endo- and ectoparasites between the two breeds cannot be totally attributed to environmental naivety of the Zebu, but must be partially owing to enhanced innate resistance factors in the N'Dama.
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PMID:Parasite burdens and host susceptibility of Zebu and N'Dama cattle in village herds in Gambia. 178 36

The iron status in children with sickle cell anaemia has been studied in 45 patients. The mean haemoglobin level was 7.4 g/dl (s.d. 1.7) and the white cell count more than 11 X 10(9)/l in 35 (78%). Bone marrow examination showed depletion of iron stores of 21 (47%). The total iron binding capacity was elevated in most of the children and serum iron was below the normal mean level for age in 14 (31%) children. The possible causes of iron deficiency in some of these children include dietary deficiency, infections, malabsorption, blood loss through hookworm infestation and growth spurt. In the management of a child with sickle cell disease, iron administration is not recommended unless there is evidence of coexisting iron deficiency.
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PMID:Iron deficiency in sickle cell anaemia in Nigerian children. 618 85

Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency worldwide. However, it can still present a challenging diagnosis especially in the young, elderly and those individuals of reproductive age, thus encompassing a wide spectrum of varied clinical presentations. Parasitic infections of the appendix are a rare cause of acute appendicitis. However, they must be considered in children presenting with abdominal pain. We report a case of Enterobius vermicularis infestation mimicking the features of acute appendicitis in a 10-year-old girl. This case is a cautionary reminder of the importance of considering E. vermicularis infestation in children presenting with abdominal pain, but who do not have a significantly raised white cell count or high Alvarado scores. A history of anal pruritus is the most characteristic symptom, but the parasites can cause severe abdominal pain mimicking appendicitis. Prompt recognition and a high clinical index of suspicion are required to prevent an unnecessary appendicectomy. Caution is advised when performing a laparoscopic appendectomy, as in our case, to prevent contamination of the peritoneum. This infestation is easily treatable with mebendazole.
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PMID:Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) infestation in a child presenting with symptoms of acute appendicitis: a wriggly tale! 2898 88