Clinical characteristics of children with hymenolepidosis in Bukhara

Abstract

In 12% of children diagnosed with hymenolepiasis, a mild degree of the disease was observed, in 53% - moderate, and in 35% - severe. Of the clinical signs of the disease, weight loss was detected in 57.1% of children with a mild course, in 40.9% with a moderate course and in 92.5% with a severe course. Growth retardation was observed in 57.1%, 34.4% and 71.1% of children, and pruritus - in 50%, 37.7% and 74.3% of children, respectively. The introduction of the immunocorrective drug immunal into the treatment complex for children diagnosed with hymenolepiasis showed a significant increase in the effectiveness of treatment, which is shown as an important recommendation for use in practical healthcare.