Prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica among enteric infection in Al-Furat general hospital in Baghdad/Iraq

Nayyef, Hanan J.; Abo-Alhur, Faheema J.; Mohammed, Sinai W.; Taqi, Estabraq A.; Kahdim, Samer S.

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“…The difference might be due to the type of population involved in both studies and the number of samples tested. Additionally, the current study's results are higher than those of Muhsin et al [24] in Karbala and Nayyef [25] in Baghdad who reported rates of 12.9% and 15.89%, respectively. In contrast to these findings, Hassan and Mero [26] found a significant prevalence of infection with E. histolytica and stated that it was the major protozoan among analyzed samples.…”

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“…The rate of infection with Entamoeba species was significantly higher in males than females (67.43% vs. 32.56%). This is in accordance with other studies conducted in Duhok province and various parts of Iraq, including the cities of Duhok, Zakho, Karbala, and Baghdad [22,26,[23][24][25]. They reported infection rates of 54.8% vs. 45.2%, 57.79% vs. 42.20%, 18.66% vs. 9.88% 13.56% vs 12.14%, and 51.89% vs 48.10%, respectively.…”

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Prevalence of amoebiasis and associated risk factors among population in Duhok city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Hasan

Mero

Mohammed

2023

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite, is the third major contributor to human mortality and morbidity outside of malaria and schistosomiasis. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the prevalence of Entamoeba spp. among outpatients of two teaching hospitals in Duhok city who agreed to participate in the study from April 2021 to March 2022 to assess the impact of associated risk variables on the infection rate. Methodology: Stool specimens were collected from outpatients suffering from diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms in two teaching hospitals: Azadi and Heevi Pediatric in Duhok city, Kurdistan Region- Iraq. The collected stool specimens were examined macroscopically, followed by microscopic examination using the direct wet mount and zinc sulfate flotation methods, respectively. Result: Infection with Entamoeba species was recorded in 21.68% (562/2592) of the analyzed specimens. Males had a significantly higher infection rate than females (67.43% vs. 32.56%). This difference was statistically significant (p < 0.000). The highest rate was seen in the age group 1–10 years (p < 0.001). Lower levels of education, low incomes, eating unwashed fruits and vegetables, drinking well water, eating frequently outside of homes, not using antidiarrheal medications and living in overcrowded families were risk factors that showed high levels of infection (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: The present study concluded that improving living conditions, providing clean water, and promoting health education programs are essential to reduce the rate of this disease among the population.

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Prevalence of amoebiasis and associated risk factors among population in Duhok city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Hasan

Mero

Mohammed

2023

J Infect Dev Ctries

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“…The finding of the study demonstrated that out of 450 stool specimens collected from children in Pediatric Hospital in Sulaimani city, the prevalence rate was 87 children (%19.3) were infected with Entamoeba histolytica. This finding is similar to the study conducted in Al-Furat general hospital / Baghdad, Iraq from 1 October 2017 to 28 February 2018, the prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica was 15.89% among 497 patients (18) . Furthermore, In July 1970-2017 a group of studies were conducted in Iraq using random effect model meta-analyses to find E. histolytica/disbar infection.…”

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Epidemiological Study for Entamoeba Histolytica Infection and their Risk Factors among Children in Pediatric Hospital in, Sulaimani Province-Iraq

Aziz

Rostam

Nasir

et al. 2022

Kufa Jour. Nurs. Sci.

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Background: The protozoa parasite Entamoeba histolytica is an essential cause of human morbidity and mortality around the world other than malaria and schistosomiasis. Prevalence of E. histolytica in Sulaimani province, KRG, Iraq has been scantily studied as well as detecting and controlling the risk factors related to the parasite is crucial in Sulaimani city. Aims: A cross-sectional study was pointed to supply the primary information on the prevalence and epidemiological risk factors including age, residency, economic status, drinking water source, hand washing and consuming raw vegetable related to E. histolytica infection among children between 1 to 10 years old in Sulaimani city, Iraq. Materials and methods: A total of 450 stool samples randomly were collected (during period from September 2021 to February 2022) from children in Sulaimani pediatric hospital in Sulaimani city, KRG, Iraq, and examined by direct smear microscopy in normal saline and iodine smears which is followed by Sulaimani medical laboratories for detection and diagnosis of E. histolytica infection. Results: The Prevalence of E. histolytica infection in Sulaimani province was (19.3%), and significant association was recorded between the infection and economic status of the child family ( p value = 0.005), family who consuming raw vegetable (p value= 0.006) and children’s parent education level ( p value = 0.05). Conclusions: Prevalence of E. histolytica among children is low and this parasite may play a minor role in causing morbidity in these populations in Sulaimani city, Iraq. Besides, more studies are necessary to provide information on epidemiological risk factors of E. histolytica to improve health education and environmental sanitary conditions to protect children from the pathogen E. histolytica in Sulaimani city.

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Prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica among enteric infection in Al-Furat general hospital in Baghdad/Iraq

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Prevalence of amoebiasis and associated risk factors among population in Duhok city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Prevalence of amoebiasis and associated risk factors among population in Duhok city, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Epidemiological Study for Entamoeba Histolytica Infection and their Risk Factors among Children in Pediatric Hospital in, Sulaimani Province-Iraq

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