Prevalence of intestinal parasites among school children in two contrasting communities in Cross river state, Nigeria

Okon, OE; Oku, EE

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“…The feeding habit has been shown to influence the epidemiological picture of intestinal parasitic infections. The rate of transmission of parasites which gain entry into the host by ingestion is influenced by the feeding behaviour of the host [17]. Ingestion may occur as a result of consuming improperly cooked food which contains digenean cercariae or consuming food or vegetables which are contaminated with sinfective agents such as Ascaris ova or the ova of Ancylostoma duodenale.…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Edo State

Mordi¹,

Okaka²

2009

Int J Health Res

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Edo State

Mordi¹,

Okaka²

2009

Int J Health Res

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“…In Nigeria, [4] recorded high rates of helminth infections, among people without toilet facilities in Ibadan. Okon and Oku [5] observed that geo-helminths contamination arises from indiscriminate defaecation on the ground, poor hygiene and sanitation. Sociocultural practices such as the use of night soil for fertilizer contributes to the prevalence of intestinal helminth infections [6].…”

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Intestinal Helminth Infections Among Primary School Pupils in Nimo Community, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria

Onyido

M.M

Irikannu

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study to determine the prevalence of intestinal helminth infections among primary schoolchildren in Nimo Community, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria was undertaken.Four Primary Schools, namely Ugwu-Oye Primary School, Unity Primary School, St. Joseph’s PrimarySchool and Egbengwu Primary School were involved in the study. 120 pupils were selected from theschools and enlisted into the study. Direct smear and zinc sulphate solution (Flotation method) were usedfor the isolation of the helminth eggs. Of the 120 stool samples examined, 26(21.7%) harboured intestinal helminths, Egbengwu Primary School had the highest number of infection 10(33.3%) and St. Joseph’sPrimary School had the lowest 3(10.0%). Intestinal helminth infections observed were hookworms13(10.8%), Ascaris lumbricoides 7(5.83%), Trichuris trichiura 2(1.66%), Schistosoma mansoni 2 (1.66%), Strongyloides stercoralis 1(0.83%) and Taenia spp 1(0.83%). More females 14(23.3%) than the males12(20.0%) were infected. The age specific prevalence in the four schools was highest in 13-16 years agegroup 3(60.0%) and least in 5-8 years age group 8(16.0%). Government schools had higher prevalence of infection 18(30.0%) than private schools 8(13.3%). Generally poor sanitation, socio-economic status andignorance of the epidemiology of infection were related to the prevalence of infection.

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“…Firstly, it is very cost effective having high saving potentials on transportation, equipment, time and other ancillary costs. It also gives a clearer on-the-spot picture of the disease situation in an area, identifying not just affected individuals but also those with multiple infections that constitute an enormous risk to environmental contamination (Mafiana, 1995; Okon & Oku, 2001; Ukpai & Ugwu, 2003; Sam-wobo et al , 2004). Such information is both invaluable and indispensable to effective planning, implementation and monitoring of control programmes.…”

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Multiple infection diagnosis of intestinal helminthiasis in the assessment of health and environmental effect of development projects in Nigeria

Ugbomoiko

Ofoezie

2007

J. Helminthol.

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Patterns of intestinal helminth infections among school-aged children have been assessed in Eko-ende and Ore, as part of an overall assessment of the public health impact of Erinle Dam Reservoir in Osun State, Nigeria. The investigation was carried out between January and May 2005 using the Kato Katz thick smear technique and simple questionnaire for information on the bio-data, knowledge, attitude and practice of individuals towards disease transmission and control. Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, Trichuris trichiura, Taenia spp., Strongyloides stercoralis and Schistosoma mansoni were recovered at an overall prevalence of 78.3% among 309 children examined. Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, T. trichiura and S. mansoni were the most common infections while S. stercoralis and Taenia spp. were found only among a few children. Infection patterns of the common diseases were age-specific with peaks in the 11-15 age bracket. Children not attending school were significantly (P < 0.05) more at risk of infection than those attending school. Multiple infections were pronounced with over 54% double infections and 6% four parasites or more infections. The need for urgent intervention to arrest the obviously serious public health situation attributable to Erinle Dam is emphasized.

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites among school children in two contrasting communities in Cross river state, Nigeria

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Edo State

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Edo State

Intestinal Helminth Infections Among Primary School Pupils in Nimo Community, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria

Multiple infection diagnosis of intestinal helminthiasis in the assessment of health and environmental effect of development projects in Nigeria

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