Intestinal parasites prevalence and related factors in school children, a western city sample-Turkey

Okyay, Pınar; Ertuğ, Sema; Gültekin, Berna; Önen, Özlem; Beşer, Erdal

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-4-64

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“…Comparing our results to other studies in Turkey, which has colder winters and milder summers, the most prevalent intestinal parasite was Enterobius vermicularis (13.8%) followed by Giardia intestinalis (6.1%) and Ent. coli (4.6%) (20,21). In general Giardia lamblia and Ent.…”

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Prevalence and seasonal variation of human intestinal parasites in patients attending hospital with abdominal symptoms in northern Jordan

Jaran¹

2016

East Mediterr Health J

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This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and their seasonal variation in northern Jordan. A total of 21 906 stool samples were collected over a period of 4 years (2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013) from 5 government hospitals in 3 cities. Samples were processed and examined microscopically and by concentration methods. Parasitic infection was found in 9611 samples (44%). Giardia lamblia was the most prevalent parasite (41%) followed by Entamoeba histolytica (31%) and Ent. coli (13%); the least prevalent parasites were Ascaris lumbricoides (1%), Hymenolepis nana, Taenia sp., and Chilomastix mesnili (all < 1%). The prevalence of different parasites varied according to season, on average the summer months showed the highest incidence of parasitic infection (62%) compared with the winter months (16%). Giardia lamblia and Ent. histolytica were most prevalent in the summer months. ‫ـراض‬

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Prevalence and seasonal variation of human intestinal parasites in patients attending hospital with abdominal symptoms in northern Jordan

Jaran¹

2016

East Mediterr Health J

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“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 3.5 billion of people are affected by these parasites every year, being 450 million children who present clinical manifestations (OKYAY et al, 2004). Among animals, cats and rodents are considered important reservoirs for a wide range of zoonotic parasites.…”

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Gastrointestinal parasites in feral cats and rodents from the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil

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Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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Gastrointestinal parasites are important pathogens affecting animals, some of them are of medical and veterinary concern. Although the dynamic of parasitic infections is a complex phenomenon that has been studied under experimental conditions, it shows several gaps in knowledge, especially in insular regions where a confined population of animals and parasites co-exists. In this study was assessed the parasitism by endoparasite gastrointestinal in feral cats (n = 37) and rodents (n = 30) from the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago; in addition, the risk of human infection and ecological implications of these findings were discussed. Out of all samples analysed, 100% scored positive for the presence of gastrointestinal parasites in both feral cats and rodents. A total 17 genera and/or species of endoparasite gastrointestinal were identified, Ancylostoma sp., Strongyloides sp., Trichuris campanula and Toxocara cati were the parasites more frequently in feral cats. In rodents Eimeria sp., Strongyloides sp. and Trichuris muris were parasites more frequently herein detected. Human population living in this area are at risk of parasite infections due to the population of rodents and feral cats in the archipelago.Keywords: Helminths, protozoal disease, zoonosis, synanthropic animals. ResumoParasitas gastrointestinais são importantes agentes patogênicos que afetam os animais, sendo alguns destes de interesse médico e veterinário. Embora a dinâmica das infecções parasitárias seja um fenômeno complexo que tem sido estudado sob condições experimentais, existem várias lacunas no conhecimento, especificamente em regiões insulares onde existem populações confinadas de animais e parasitas. Neste estudo foi avaliado o parasitismo por endoparasitas gastrointestinais em gatos ferais (n = 37) e roedores (n = 30) do Arquipélago de Fernando de Noronha. Além disso, discutiu-se o risco de infecção humana e implicações ecológicas desses achados. De todas as amostras analisadas, 100% obtiveram resultados positivos para a presença de parasitos gastrointestinais tanto em gatos ferais quanto em roedores. Um total de 17 gêneros e/ou espécies de endoparasitos gastrointestinais foram identificados, Ancylostoma sp., Strongyloides sp., Trichuris campanula e Toxocara cati foram os parasitos mais frequentes em gatos ferais. Em roedores Eimeria sp., Strongyloides sp. e Trichuris muris foram os mais detectados. A população humana que vive nesta área corre o risco de infecções parasitárias, devido à população de roedores e gatos ferais no arquipélago.Palavras-chave: Helmintos, doenças protozoárias, zoonoses, animais sinantrópicos.

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“…18 It has been observed that worm infestation is not only confined to certain geographical areas of the world but is an emerging problem globally even an increasing number of cases being reported from Europe and the USA. 19 Worms infestation in some parts of the world were reported as 31.8% in Turky, 20 in South Africa, 21 19.3% in Iran 47.2% 22 in Nigeria 49.7% 23 and 44% in Sudan. 24 The results of this study indicate that poor personal hygiene (such as not wearing shoes, no proper hand washing before and after eating, biting nails, improper toilet habits, poor socioeconomic conditions and a low level of education among parents) appear to be powerful determinants of infection.…”

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Prevalence of Pediatric Intestinal Worm Infestations among School Going Children in Moradabad District, Uttar Pradesh

Dutta¹

2018

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Intestinal parasites prevalence and related factors in school children, a western city sample-Turkey

Cited by 232 publications

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Prevalence and seasonal variation of human intestinal parasites in patients attending hospital with abdominal symptoms in northern Jordan

Prevalence and seasonal variation of human intestinal parasites in patients attending hospital with abdominal symptoms in northern Jordan

Gastrointestinal parasites in feral cats and rodents from the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil

Prevalence of Pediatric Intestinal Worm Infestations among School Going Children in Moradabad District, Uttar Pradesh

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