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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2020; 26(26): 3792-3799
Published online Jul 14, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i26.3792
Published online Jul 14, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i26.3792
Table 1 Baseline demographic data of participants
| Gender (n) | Female (38), male (16) |
| Age mean (range), yr | 49 (21-81) |
| Bowel preparation (n) | Yes (21), no (33) |
| Parasite present (n) | BH only (20), DF only (19), both (15) |
| Prior antibiotic treatment for parasite eradication (n) | 23 |
| History of gastrointestinal problems (n) | 18 |
| Symptoms n) | |
| Diarrhoea (36) | Fatigue (38) |
| Constipation (27) | Lethargy (12) |
| Bloating (39) | Malaise (15) |
| Flatulence (37) | Blood in the stool (10) |
| Trapped wind/gurgling (14) | Low mood (22) |
| Loss of appetite (18) | Anxiety (13) |
| Dizziness/light headed (26) | Reflux/heartburn (15) |
| Headaches (22) | Muscular weakness (22) |
| Nausea (21) | Itchy skin (15) |
| Vomiting (7) | Skin rash (7) |
| Anal itching (21) | Discoloured urine (11) |
| Metallic taste (14) | Abdominal discomfort/pain (38) |
| Photo-sensitivity (9) |
Table 2 Parasite eradication, n (%)
| Parasite | ||||
| BH only | DFonly | Both | Total | |
| Number of patients | 20 | 19 | 15 | 54 |
| Number tested at 6 wk | 19 | 16 | 13 | 48 |
| Number cleared at 6 wk | 14 (29) | 13 (27) | 11 (23) | 38 (79) |
- Citation: Roshan N, Clancy A, Gunaratne AW, LeBusque A, Pilarinos D, Borody TJ. Two-day enema antibiotic therapy for parasite eradication and resolution of symptoms. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26(26): 3792-3799
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v26/i26/3792.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v26.i26.3792