Intestinal parasitic infection among school children in Dakahlia governorate, Egypt: a cross-sectional study

Ahmed, Haytham; Abu-Sheishaa, Gamal A

doi:10.1186/s43054-021-00093-9

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“…For example, a cross-sectional study in Egypt conducted between October 2020 and January 2021, reported a higher prevalence of G. lamblia (8.5%) and of E. histolytica (12.3%) in school children selected in primary and secondary schools. Researchers in Egypt explained this high prevalence of bad environmental sanitary conditions and decreased levels of personal hygiene and awareness in their country [15]. In Yemen, a study also in children showed a very high prevalence for both E. histolytica (61.7%) and G. lamblia (23.94%).…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence of intestinal parasites during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

El Achkar,

Ghandour,

Farran

et al. 2023

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a major medical and public health problem, especially in developing countries. This study aimed at comparing the prevalence and types of IPI during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemics, and with data reported in Lebanon a decade ago. Methodology: Stool specimen results from a total of 4,451 and 4,158 patients were examined using the concentration method during the pre-covid (2017-2018) and post-covid (2020-2021) pandemic periods, respectively. Demographic information related to patient’s age and gender was recorded. Results: The overall positive detected parasites among the total tested in these two periods were 589 (13.2%) and 310 (7.5%), respectively. The protozoa accounted for most parasites (e.g., Blastocystis hominis, Entamoeba coli (E. coli), Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia). Only B. hominis and E. coli showed significant differences; B. hominis was more prevalent in the post-covid period (33.5%) whereas E. coli in the pre-covid phase (44.5%). Among gender, E. histolytica was higher in males during the post-covid period (13.3% vs. 6.3%). Regarding age, adults (between 26 and 55 years) had the highest prevalence, with a noticeable decrease among the elderly in the post-covid time. Compared to the previous decade, the prevalence of B. hominis and E. coli remained higher, and that of E. histolytica and G. lamblia was almost the same. Conclusions: These findings indicate an overall reduction in the prevalence of IPI during the post-covid period, though IPIs persistence remains high. This highlights the need for enhancing public health awareness efforts to improve hygiene and sanitation to reduce parasitic prevalence in Lebanon.

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

El Achkar,

Ghandour,

Farran

et al. 2023

J Infect Dev Ctries

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“…This study determined the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection among a cohort of Egyptians, in addition to investigating mono- and poly-parasitic patterns with their associated risk factors. Epidemiological studies are essential for determining the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections, identifying risk factors, and creating effective prevention and control strategies, all of which continue to be a major health concern in developing countries such as Egypt 19 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There was a relatively high prevalence of intestinal parasites (59.6%) in the studied cohort of Egyptians which was similar to a study by Omar and Abdelal 20 , who reported a 56% prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection among Egyptian patients. Ahmed and Abu-Sheishaa 19 reported that IPs represented an overall prevalence of 32.9% among school children. This variation in findings may be due to differences in sociodemographic and environmental factors with different exposures to risk factors.…”

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confidence: 99%

Mapping gut parasitism patterns in a cohort of Egyptians

El-Wakil

Zalat

El-Badry

2023

Sci Rep

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In developing countries, the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection is still significant, particularly due to geographical and socioeconomic variables. The objective of this study was to map the distribution pattern of intestinal parasitic infection in a cohort of the Egyptian population, as well as to assess associated risk factors. A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted on 386 patients. A single fecal specimen was collected from the study individual and examined microscopically for the detection of parasitic infection. DNA was extracted from all samples and utilized to amplify Entamoeba histolytica complex species, Cryptosporidium species, Giardia intestinalis assemblages, and Blastocystis species using PCRs. Typing of Cryptosporidium species and Giardia intestinalis assemblages was performed using restriction enzymes RasI and HaeIII respectively. While Blastocystis spp. subtypes (ST) were identified through sequencing of PCR products and phylogenetic analysis. 59.6% (230/386) of the study patients were infected with one or more intestinal parasites, 87.4%; 201/230 of patients had mono-parasitic infections, and 12.6%; 29/230 had multiple-parasitic infections (P < 0.0001). The predominant protozoa were Blastocystis, followed by Entamoeba histolytica complex, and Giardia intestinalis both as mono-parasites and as part of multiple parasites. Molecular assays showed that Blastocystis ST3, Entamoeba dispar, Giardia intestinalis assemblage B, and Cryptosporidium hominis were the most prevalent species. Intestinal parasitic infection was significantly associated with age, gender, residence, and water source. Multi-parasitism showed that residency in a rural area was a risk factor (OR 4.49; 95% CI 1.51–13.37; P = 0.007). Egyptians residing in rural areas have a high prevalence of intestinal multi-parasitism. Therefore, to lessen the prevalence and effects of these infections in this group, effective and sustainable control methods, providing health education focusing on good personal hygiene habits, and providing a safe drinking water supply should be implemented.

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“…Despite significant developments in sanitation and hygiene in Egypt, IPI remains a public health problem that differs in their intensity among various Egyptian governorates. The prevalence of IPI among school children in Dakahlia governorate was 32.9% (Ahmed and Abu-Sheishaa, 2022). In Cairo, approximately 51% of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms were positive for IPI (Hussein et al 2017).…”

Section: Diarrhoealmentioning

confidence: 98%

Screening For the Burden of Enteric Parasitic Infections Among Egyptian Pre-Schoolers with Gastrointestinal Manifestations: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yousof

Abdalgeleel²,

El-sayed³

2023

Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, E. Medical En

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Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) continue to be a major public health problem that causes a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms in developing countries. Pre-schoolers are among the vulnerable population to getting such infections. Periodical research on the prevalence of IPI and associated manifestations is essential to improve different control measures in high-risk communities. A cross-sectional study on preschool children with gastrointestinal symptoms (n=200) was done to evaluate the burden of IPI. Demographic data, history taking, and clinical examination of the cases followed by macroscopic and microscopic examination of their stool samples by direct wet mount, concentration, and staining with acid-fast stain "cold method" was done. Among the study population, 49% of participants were positive for one or more IPI. Out of ten parasitic species detected, G.intestinalis, E.histolytica/dispar and C.parvum were the predominant IPI (35%, 16.5%, and 10.5% of participants) respectively. Diarrhoea, flatulence, and vomiting were significantly higher in positive cases for IPI (71.4%, 53.1%, and 36.7% respectively) than in cases without IPI whereas, Abdominal pain was significantly lower in positive cases for IPI (53.1%) than in cases without IPI (73.5%). The frequencies of loose/soft stool in E.histolytica/dispar, C.parvum and E.coli-infected cases (69.6%, 71.4%, and 81.8% respectively) were significantly higher, however, no statistically significant differences regarding stool consistency in G. intestinalis, B. hominins, H. nana-infected cases. Furthermore, a significantly higher proportion of bloody stool was among E. histolytica/dispar-infected children (27.3%). In a conclusion, there was a high prevalence of IPIs among preschoolers especially G.intestinalis, E.histolytica/dispar, and C.parvum. This necessitates enrolling preschoolers in the Egyptian deworming programs.

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Intestinal parasitic infection among school children in Dakahlia governorate, Egypt: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 5 publications

References 32 publications

Prevalence of intestinal parasites during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

Prevalence of intestinal parasites during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

Mapping gut parasitism patterns in a cohort of Egyptians

Screening For the Burden of Enteric Parasitic Infections Among Egyptian Pre-Schoolers with Gastrointestinal Manifestations: A Cross-Sectional Study

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