Screening for intestinal parasites in recently arrived children from East Africa

Rice, Je E.; Skull, Sue; Pearce, Chris; Mulholland, Niveen; Davie, Gabrielle; Carapetis, Jonathan R.

doi:10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00188.x

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“…Studies using stool microscopy have reported prevalence rates between 0.8% and 4.3%, 322-327 the highest burden being identified in refugees from Southeast Asia. 322,327 Studies using serologic enzyme immunoassays have reported significantly higher prevalences of infection (between 9% and 77%), 107,316,[328][329][330][331][332][333] the highest burden being identified in refugees from Southeast Asia 316,329,330 and Africa. 328,331,334 About 85% of the global burden of schistosomiasis is believed to occur in Africa.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…335 Studies using stool microscopy to detect Schistosoma in African refugee populations have reported prevalences from 0.4% to 7%. [323][324][325]336 In contrast, studies using serologic enzyme immunoassays have reported significantly higher prevalences, 107,328,329,[331][332][333][334]337,338 ranging from 2.2% in East African pediatric populations 332 to 64% in Sudanese refugees and 73% in Somalia refugees.…”

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Evidence-based clinical guidelines for immigrants and refugees

Pottie¹,

Greenaway²,

Feightner³

et al. 2010

Canadian Medical Association Journal

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Section: Box 10a: Recommendations From the Canadian Collaboration Formentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Box 10a: Recommendations From the Canadian Collaboration Formentioning

confidence: 99%

Evidence-based clinical guidelines for immigrants and refugees

Pottie¹,

Greenaway²,

Feightner³

et al. 2010

Canadian Medical Association Journal

397

333

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“…Another study which was done in children of aged 17 years and below from East African countries showed 50% prevalence rate and all infected children were asymptomatic at diagnosis (4).…”

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Prevalence and Determinant Factors of Intestinal Parasites among School Children in Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia

Haftu¹,

Deyessa²,

Agedew³

2014

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Back ground: Intestinal parasitic infections are still quite common in developing countries including Ethiopia, particularly in children. They are mostly associated with unsafe and low quality of drinking water, poor personal and environmental sanitation. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and determinant factors of intestinal parasites among school children. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in March, 2014, among 498 students selected from three governmental elementary schools in Arbaminch-town, Southern Ethiopia using stratified multistage sampling method. Structured questionnaire was used to identify environmental, socio demographic and behavioral factors. Stool specimens were collected from all study subjects and were examined for intestinal parasites using direct smear (mount examination) and Formal-ether concentration techniques. Finally, data entry and analysis was done using Epi-info and SPSS statistical soft ware respectively. A bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was done. P value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: A total of nine parasites were detected .The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites was 27.7% (95% confidence interval (CI): (23.8-31.6%)). The predominant parasite was E.histolytica/dispar 64(12.9%) followed by A.lumboricoids 53(10.6%), H.nana 21 (4.2%) and G.lamblia 21 (4.2%). Hand washing practice before meal [AOR = 5.7; 95% CI (3.4, 9.7)], nail hygiene [AOR= 2.6; 95% CI (1.5, 4.4)], and children's mother educational level [ A OR =3.5; 95% CI (1.01, 11.4)] showed statistically significant association with high rates of intestinal parasitic infections. Conclusion and recommendations: The prevalence of intestinal parasites is high in the study area among school children .Thus, it indicates the need of interventions like health education regarding to personal hygiene and mass treatment.

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“…These infections are regarded as a serious public health problem as they can cause iron-deficiency anaemia (5,6), malnutrition (7), growth retardation in children and other physical and mental health disorders (8,9). Most clinicians and health workers do not consider parasitic infections as life threating, and most of the time they go unnoticed or are misdiagnosed (10).…”

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Prevalence and seasonal variation of human intestinal parasites in patients attending hospital with abdominal symptoms in northern Jordan

Jaran¹

2016

East Mediterr Health J

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This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and their seasonal variation in northern Jordan. A total of 21 906 stool samples were collected over a period of 4 years (2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013) from 5 government hospitals in 3 cities. Samples were processed and examined microscopically and by concentration methods. Parasitic infection was found in 9611 samples (44%). Giardia lamblia was the most prevalent parasite (41%) followed by Entamoeba histolytica (31%) and Ent. coli (13%); the least prevalent parasites were Ascaris lumbricoides (1%), Hymenolepis nana, Taenia sp., and Chilomastix mesnili (all < 1%). The prevalence of different parasites varied according to season, on average the summer months showed the highest incidence of parasitic infection (62%) compared with the winter months (16%). Giardia lamblia and Ent. histolytica were most prevalent in the summer months. ‫ـراض‬

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Screening for intestinal parasites in recently arrived children from East Africa

Cited by 28 publications

References 17 publications

Evidence-based clinical guidelines for immigrants and refugees

Evidence-based clinical guidelines for immigrants and refugees

Prevalence and Determinant Factors of Intestinal Parasites among School Children in Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia

Prevalence and seasonal variation of human intestinal parasites in patients attending hospital with abdominal symptoms in northern Jordan

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