کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3454289 | 1595958 | 2015 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveTo find out the prevalence of parasitic infection among school aged children and to make necessary recommendations for preventive measures.MethodsThe stool samples were examined for evidence of parasitic infections by direct microscopy and confirmed by concentration methods (formal ether sedimentation technique).ResultsAmong 300 samples, 15 (5.00%) were found to be positive for Entamoeba histolytica 5 (1.67%) followed by parasite Giardia lamblia 4 (1.33%), by parasite Ascaris lumbricoides 3 (1.00%) by parasite Hymenolepis nana 2 (0.67%), by Cyclospora 1 (0.33%).ConclusionsMajor contributors for the prevalence of parasites were found to be poor personal hygiene and the educational level of the children. This should be regarded as an issue of public health priority and demand for effective school health programs involving periodic health education and screening.
Journal: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Volume 5, Supplement 1, 2015, Pages S89-S92