Intestinal Parasitic infections and Demographic status of school children in Bhopal region of Central India

Kiran, Tripathi; Nema, Shashwati; Bankwar, Vishal; Kumar, D.

doi:10.9790/3008-09528387

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“…In the present study, only intestinal protozoan parasites were detected. Similarly, other studies reported higher prevalence of protozoan parasites and low prevalence of helminths[ 16 17 ] and suggested the transmission was through contaminated food and water.…”

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A study on intestinal parasitic infections among school children in Karaikal

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Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) play a major role in global disease burden with significant morbidity. The most vulnerable age group was school going children and is transmitted through soil. About 90% of infected individuals remain asymptomatic. The present study was designed to screen for IPI among school children in Karaikal, to identify the asymptomatic infections and to assess the type and occurrence of IPIs. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out from July to September 2018 among school children in the age group of 6–14 years after getting ethical clearance. A total of 335 single stool samples were collected. The samples were subjected to macroscopic examination, microscopic examination and subjected to concentration techniques such as salt floatation and formal ether sedimentation technique. Two separate fresh stool smears were made on the microscopic slides for trichrome and modified acid-fast staining. The results were calculated as percentage, frequency/proportion, and Chi-square test using IBM SPSS software version 19. Results: Only 90 (28%) out of 324 stool samples were positive for the presence of intestinal parasites. The sensitivity of formal ether sedimentation technique (58%) was higher than other techniques. None of the ova of helminths detected. Modified acid-fast staining was negative for coccidian parasites. Conclusions: The low prevalence of protozoan parasites and total absence of helminths in the study revealed the effective role of nationwide deworming program and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan program. However, anthelminthic does not cover the protozoan parasites and it exists among asymptomatic healthy population.

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“…Cover slip was placed on the emulsion at an angle of 45% to prevent air bubbles from forming under the cover slip. This method was used to detect the presence of motile intestinal parasites, trophozoite and cysts of protozoan parasites under light microscope at 10X and 40X magnification immediately [16]. The remaining part was preserved with 10% formalin in the ratio of 1 g of stool to 3 ml of formalin for later examination at Assosa hospital.…”

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“…Iodine stain preparation was made from the sediments. Finally, the entire area under the cover slip were systematically examined using ×10 and ×40 objective lenses and ova or cyst of different parasites can be observed under the microscope [16]. Ten percent of the prepared slides were re-checked by an experienced laboratory technologist.…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Risk Factors Among Schoolchildren of Homesha District (Woreda) in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, Western Ethiopia

Gebretsadik¹

2016

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Intestinal parasitic infection (IPIs) is one of the major and serious medical and public health problems in developing countries including Ethiopia. Effective prevention and control of IPIs require the identification of local risk factors, particularly among school children. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of IPIs and associated risk factors among Homesha district school children, Northwest Ethiopia. School based cross sectional study was conducted to from March-June 2015 to achieve this objective. Study subjects were selected by using multi stage sampling technique. A total of 395 school children were enrolled in this study. Socio-demographic data and possible risk factors for the occurrence of IPIs were collected using pre-tested structured questionnaire. Approximately 2 gram of stool specimen was collected and examined for the presence of intestinal parasite using wet mount and formol ether concentration technique. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Chi-square (χ 2) test and crude odd ratio were calculated to verify and measure the possible association between IPIs and potential risk factors. The overall prevalence of IPs in the present study was 160/395 (35.44%), for at least one intestinal parasite. Of the nine species of intestinal parasites identified, the most prevalent were E. histolytica/dispar 56 (14.17%) followed by G. lamblia 50 (12.65%) and Hook worm 27 (10.12%). Double and triple infections were identified; among these the double and triple infection were 28 (20%) and 6 (4.29%) respectively. In this study the most significantly associated risk factors for the occurrence of IPIs were hand washing habit, eating unwashed/undercooked vegetation, waste disposal habit, shoe wearing habit and practice of figure nail trimming (P<0.05). Intestinal parasites were prevalent in varying magnitude among the schoolchildren and they are public health problem. Therefore, the woreda health office in collaboration with schools community and other stake holders should work to take measures including education on personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, and treatment should be taken into account to reduce the prevalence of IPIs.

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“…This can contribute to higher prevalence of parasitic infection. [8,12] It was also noted that 56.11% cases were having drinking water from open well and 10% were using water from borewell. Because these wells are constructed at shallow level, they can come in contact with outer atmosphere and provide optimum condition for survival and development of eggs like A. lumbricoides.…”

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Intestinal parasitic infections in pediatric patients with diarrhea with special emphasis to opportunistic parasites and predisposing factors

Assudani¹,

Gusani²,

Mehta³

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Int J Med Sci Public Health

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Objectives:To investigate the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection with special emphasis to opportunistic parasites in pediatric age group. history along with details of sociodemographic factors, literacy level, and hygiene habits were obtained. Saline and iodine mount and modified Ziehl-Neelsen stained preparation were examined microscopically.Result: Of 180 patients enrolled in the study, 99 (55%) were males and 81 (45%) were females. In this study, prevalence of intestinal parasites was 13.3%; among these, 3.33% were Entamoeba histolytica, 5% were Giardia lamblia, 3.33% Cryptosporidium parvum, 1.11% Ascaris lumbricoides, and 0.55% Ancylostoma duodenale. Highest number of parasitic infections was seen in the age group of 6-10 years and opportunistic parasites were more prevalent in the age group of <1 year. Majority of patients having parasitic infection were illiterate, living in kutcha house, having open source of drinking water, and having unhygienic sanitary habits. Conclusion:The study indicates that parasitic infections are still major public health problems in tropical countries such as India. These infections were found to be due to low standards of housing, faulty technique of hand washing, nonusage of sanitary latrine, and illiteracy. As found in this study, higher rate of parasitic infection in school-going children requires hygiene education to students and parents. The study reaffirms and confirms the previously held view that opportunistic parasites can cause diarrhea in pediatric patients. All children found to have opportunistic parasites must be screened for HIV infection and other causes of immunodeficiency.

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Intestinal Parasitic infections and Demographic status of school children in Bhopal region of Central India

Abstract: Background: School going children of age 6-12 years are the prime victims of intestinal parasitic infections. There is scant information available on the prevalence and distribution of intestinal parasites among school children in Bhopal region of Central India.

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A study on intestinal parasitic infections among school children in Karaikal

A study on intestinal parasitic infections among school children in Karaikal

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Risk Factors Among Schoolchildren of Homesha District (Woreda) in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, Western Ethiopia

Intestinal parasitic infections in pediatric patients with diarrhea with special emphasis to opportunistic parasites and predisposing factors

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