Intestinal Parasitosis

Shakya, B; Bhargava, Dipak; Shrestha, Saroj; Rijal, Basista Prasad

doi:10.3126/joim.v31i3.2974

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“…This finding is similar to the studies done in different parts of Nepal. 19,20 In contrast it was lowest among children aged <5 years (9.09%) in our study. High parasitic infection found among school aged children might be due to their unhygienic behavior and lack of sanitation.…”

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confidence: 50%

“…This report seems similar to that of another study and might be due to rapid, unplanned urbanization, open defecation and other unhygienic conditions and lack of health awareness. 19 Hookworm infection detected among more than one tenth population in this study might be related to poor farmers residing in the locality who usually work bare foot in the farm, which might have been contaminated with infective stage of hook worm.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…13,14,[19][20][21][22][23] Based on the age, prevalence of parasitic infection was highest among patients aged 5-14 years (20.66%) followed by > 45 years (16.20%) . This finding is similar to the studies done in different parts of Nepal.…”

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The Prevalence Of Intestinal Parasitic Infestation In A Tertiary Care Hospital-A Retrospective Study

Singh¹,

Parajuli²,

Shrestha³

et al. 2013

J Nobel Med Coll

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Abstract:Intestinal parasitosis is highly prevalent among the general population in Nepal. This study aimed to evaluate the distribution of intestinal parasites among patients attending Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal. A total of 5,524 stool samples examined by direct smear and Formal-Ether concentration technique were reported.The overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was found to be 15.17% (M=15.65% vs F=14.62%). The overall prevalence of intestinal parasitosis was found to be highest among patients aged 5-14 years (20.66%), followed by elderly people aged > 45 years (16.20%) and least among children aged < 5 years (9.09%). Among various parasites detected, the most common was Entamoeba histolytica (44.86%) followed by Giardia lamblia (33.65%), hookworm (10.50%), Ascaris lumbricoides (5.72%), Strongyloides stercoralis (4.77%), Hymenolepis nana (3.34%), Trichuris trichiura (0.95%) and Enterobius vermicularis (0.23%) respectively.

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The Prevalence Of Intestinal Parasitic Infestation In A Tertiary Care Hospital-A Retrospective Study

Singh¹,

Parajuli²,

Shrestha³

et al. 2013

J Nobel Med Coll

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“…Similar to other studies conducted by various authors in different part of Nepal (10,11), Amoebiasis is the highest among the subjects and second to this is giardiasis. Both these disease are mostly transmitted by the faecooral route mainly by consumption of contaminated food and water.…”

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The Microbial Invasion of Gastro Intestianal Tract and Habit of Drinking Water Immediately after Meals

Parajuli¹,

Chaulagain²,

Singh³

et al. 2014

J Nobel Med Coll

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The prime role of the hydrochloric acid secreted by the parietal cells of the stomach is to assist in digestion of food .The another important role of it is to assist in immunity. The presence and secretion of the hydrochloric acid is a part of innate immunity that fights against the pathogens that enter our body through oral route. However if a person drinks fluids while eating food, the hydrochloric acid whose pH is 2-3, is greatly diluted and as a result the acid cannot effectively prevent the invasion of the GI tract by pathogens that are present in our food and water .This study reveals that those subjects who do not drink water while eating food but drink it after one hour of consumption of food are less likely to be infected with pathogens through GI tracts. Whereas those people who drink water while taking food are more prone to be infected by the pathogens.

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“…Intestinal parasitic infestations are endemic worldwide and a major public health problem in developing countries (Shakya et al, 2009 (Paul et al, 1999) and elsewhere in the world regarding intestinal helminthiasis.…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of soil transmitted helminthes infestation among preschool children of Vadamaradchi Educational Zone

2012

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This cross sectional study was designed to find out the prevalence of soil transmitted helminth infestation and associated factors among preschool children of Vadamaraadchi Educational Zone in Jaffna district. One preschool was randomly selected from each division (3) of the educational zone, and all the children (n=103) of selected schools were included in the study. Faecal samples were collected and examined by direct wet smear, salt flotation and formal ether concentration techniques. Demographic, socio-economic and health related behavior data were obtained from the parents using interviewer administered questionnaire. Prevalence of soil transmitted helminthes was zero in this study. Majority of the fathers were fishermen (55%), whereas most of the mothers were housewives (86%). Sixty five percentage (65%) of fathers and 68% of mothers studied up to G.C.E O/L. Eighty nine (86%) parents were aware of worm infestation. Ninety nine (96%) stated that they cleaned their children after defecation. Among them, the majority always (88%) and a few (8%) sometimes washed their hands with soap and water after cleaning. Almost an equal proportion of children used water sealed toilets (48%) and open ground (47%) for defecation. Fifty two (50%) children always and 43 (42%) children sometimes used foot ware when they went out. Most of the children (96%) received antihelminthic drugs. Seventy two children (70%) received the drug within the last 3months. The study indicates, the reduction in the prevalence of soil transmitted helminthes could be mainly due to anti-helminthic prophylaxis and practice of hand washing by the parents. A case control study has to be carried out to confirm the above conclusion. The majority (70%) received more frequent anti helminthic prophylaxis. As there are reports of anti helminthic resistance, further study is needed to find out the appropriate intervals at which anti-helminthic prophylaxis to be given.

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Intestinal Parasitosis

Abstract: Introduction: Intestinal parasitosis is highly prevalent among general population and hospital patients in Nepal. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis among patients in a hospital of Nepal.

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The Prevalence Of Intestinal Parasitic Infestation In A Tertiary Care Hospital-A Retrospective Study

The Prevalence Of Intestinal Parasitic Infestation In A Tertiary Care Hospital-A Retrospective Study

The Microbial Invasion of Gastro Intestianal Tract and Habit of Drinking Water Immediately after Meals

Prevalence and associated factors of soil transmitted helminthes infestation among preschool children of Vadamaradchi Educational Zone

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