Conjungtival Impression Cytology (CIC)In Diarrheal Children In Pediatrics Department ofM. Djamil General Hospital, Padang — Indonesia Preliminary Report
Iwan Djasananda(1*), Hafid Ardy(2)
(1) Andalas University/ Dr. M. Djamil Hospital
(2) Andalas University/ Dr. M. Djamil Hospital
(*) Corresponding Author
Abstract
Result: In diarrhea group, the result of CIC examination was statistically significant different from that found in control group. But the nutritional state, frequency of diarrhea in a year, and duration of the diarrhea didn 't showed a statistical significance. Further study might be needed with on a larger number of cases and longer duration of diarrhea. Conclusion: CIC examinations are a simple test that could be used to detect vitamin A deficiency in diarrhea patients.
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