Soil-transmitted helminth egg contamination from soil of indigenous communities in selected barangays in Tigaon, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Delaluna, James Owen Carullo; Flores, Mary Jane C.; Belizario, Vicente Y.; Janairo, Jose Isagani B.; Sumalapao, Derick Erl P.

doi:10.4103/1995-7645.290585

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“…Furthermore, Owhoeli et al [23] also stated that parasites may be more prevalent in soil during the dry season due to moderate temperature and high organic content in the soil during this period. As stated by Oyebamiji et al [22] and Delaluna et al [24] A. lumbricoides produce high resistant eggs which can embryonate under adverse environmental conditions. This is evident in this study as ova of A. lumbricoides (43%) was more prevalent in the dry season, followed by S. stercoralis larvae (32%) and hookworm ova (9%) in which the results corroborate the findings of Nwoke et al [7].…”

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Occurrence of Soil-transmitted Helminths from Selected Dumpsites and Farmlands in Calabar, Nigeria

Enogiomwan

Offiong

Ukam

et al. 2021

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Aims: The present study investigated the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth contamination in dumpsite and farmland soils in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Methodology: Soil samples were randomly collected from selected dumpsites and farmlands from July to December 2019. 200 soil samples (100 samples each from dumpsites and farmland) were collected. Soil samples were analysed using Zinc sulphate flotation technique whereas soil nematode extraction for hookworm and Strongyloides larvae was carried out using the modified Baermann technique. Results: Of the 200 soil samples examined, 131 (65.5%) were positive for ova/larvae of one or more parasites. Dumpsite soils were highly contaminated with ova/larvae of soil-transmitted helminths than farmland soils with a prevalence of 79% (n=79) and 52% (n=52) respectively (P=.02). Farmlands had the highest mean intensity (6.75±1.88) of contamination with ova/larvae of soil-transmitted helminths compared to dumpsite soils (1.68±0.14). Ascaris lumbricoides recorded the highest occurrence (35.5%) (P=.003) in soil samples examined. A. lumbricoides (40%) and Trichuris trichiura (6%) contamination was higher in dumpsite soils, while Strongyloides stercoralis larvae (34%) and hookworm (10%) contamination was higher in farmland soils. Dumpsite soils recorded the highest number of parasites (84%) in the wet season, while farmland soils recorded the highest number of parasites (92%) in the dry season (P=.11). Generally, parasitic ova/larvae were more prevalent in the dry season (91%) than in the wet season (73%) (P=.33). S. stercoralis (33%) was more prevalent in the wet season followed while A. lumbricoides (43%) recorded highest occurrence in the dry season. Conclusion: This study revealed the potential health risk of contracting soil-transmitted helminth parasites in soils around farmlands and dumpsites in Calabar, Nigeria. It is therefore important that a combination of sanitation and health education be put in place for effective control of soil-transmitted helminths.

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Occurrence of Soil-transmitted Helminths from Selected Dumpsites and Farmlands in Calabar, Nigeria

Enogiomwan

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Ukam

et al. 2021

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“…Each sample contained 100g of soil from a depth of 2-3 cm using a small metal spade sanitized through ethanol and a paper towel in each sample from an area that was not directly exposed to sunlight. Samples were taken around the house entrance, latrine entrance, or children most likely play because these areas were most likely contaminated by STH (Hussein et al, 2022 ;Genet et al, 2021;Delaluna et al, 2020). Researchers recorded the area.…”

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Correlation of the Presence of Parasites in Soil and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 3 to 5 at Purok 15 Barangay Tigatto, Buhangin, Davao City

Babiera,

Batiancila,

Quilaquil

et al. 2024

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his study aimed to determine the correlation between the presence of parasites in soil and the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5 at Purok 15 Barangay Tigatto, Buhangin, Davao City. The research design was descriptive and correlational. The researchers gathered the weight and height of children aged 3 to 5 in Purok 15 of Barangay Tigatto, Davao City. Researchers identified the collected soil samples using a systematic sampling technique. Further, the study used Cobb's method to decant and sieve for detecting parasites. The weight and height were calculated to get the BMI. The mean and standard deviation were used to evaluate the nutritional status of the children and the level of parasites. Furthermore, Pearson r was used to determine the relationship between soil-transmitted helminths and the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5. Results showed that out of 25 samples, 32% of soil samples got positive results with an infectious parasite (Strongyloides stercoralis), while 68% of soil samples were negative from the parasite. Participants' weight (kgs) and height (cm) are normal. In line with this, the BMI of both male and female participants is normal. Also, results showed that the level of the parasites is very low. Moreover, the relationship between the soil-transmitted helminths did not significantly influence the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5. In conclusion, the soil-transmitted helminths do not affect the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5. Hence, other factors may influence the nutritional status of children aged 3 to 5. Moreover, since the relationship between STH and the nutritional status of children is not significant, the presence or absence of STH in the latrine area does not affect the nutritional status of children under 3 to 5 years old. Thus, immediate action toward STH elimination could prevent the production of more parasites that could lead to a parasite-free environment.

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“…The lack of adequate sanitary and hygiene facilities exacerbates the contamination of soil, food, and clean water with infective eggs/larvae, increasing infection risks. When infected hosts defecate on soils (beaches, backyards, children’s playgrounds), the spread of infective parasite stages and the risk of infection increases (Delaluna et al 2020 ; Ngcamphalala et al 2020 ; Traub et al 2021 ). Human factors such as age may influence the pathogenesis of disease caused by STH infection (high Ascaris , Trichuris , and Toxocara worm loads lead to more severe illnesses in children) (Else et al 2020 ).…”

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Anthelmintic resistance in soil-transmitted helminths: One-Health considerations

Ng’etich,

Amoah,

Bux

et al. 2023

Parasitol Res

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The One-Health approach recognizes the intricate connection between human, animal, and environmental health, and that cooperative effort from various professionals provides comprehensive awareness and potential solutions for issues relating to the health of people, animals, and the environment. This approach has increasingly gained appeal as the standard strategy for tackling emerging infectious diseases, most of which are zoonoses. Treatment with anthelmintics (AHs) without a doubt minimizes the severe consequences of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs); however, evidence of anthelmintic resistance (AR) development to different helminths of practically every animal species and the distinct groups of AHs is overwhelming globally. In this regard, the correlation between the application of anthelmintic drugs in both human and animal populations and the consequent development of anthelmintic resistance in STHs within the context of a One-Health framework is explored. This review provides an overview of the major human and animal STHs, treatment of the STHs, AR development and drug-related factors contributing towards AR, One-Health and STHs, and an outline of some One-Health strategies that may be used in combating AR.

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Soil-transmitted helminth egg contamination from soil of indigenous communities in selected barangays in Tigaon, Camarines Sur, Philippines

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Occurrence of Soil-transmitted Helminths from Selected Dumpsites and Farmlands in Calabar, Nigeria

Occurrence of Soil-transmitted Helminths from Selected Dumpsites and Farmlands in Calabar, Nigeria

Correlation of the Presence of Parasites in Soil and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 3 to 5 at Purok 15 Barangay Tigatto, Buhangin, Davao City

Anthelmintic resistance in soil-transmitted helminths: One-Health considerations

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