scholarly journals Intestinal Parasitic Infections: A Rare Coinfection by Ascaris lumbricoides and Eristalis tenax in a 10-month-old Infant in Cameroon

JPGN Reports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. e082
Author(s):  
Isabelle Mekone Nkwele ◽  
Ritha Mbono ◽  
Grace Bissohong ◽  
Yolande Djike Puepi ◽  
Britha Nlende Mengalle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections

scholarly journals Ascaris lumbricoides infection: Still a threat for iron deficiency anaemia in 2-year-old Bangladeshi slum-dwelling children

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 933-938
Author(s):  
Md. Shabab Hossain ◽  
Subhasish Das ◽  
Md. Amran Gazi ◽  
Mustafa Mahfuz ◽  
Tahmeed Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Transferrin Receptor ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anaemia ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Soluble Transferrin Receptor ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Deficiency Anaemia

Introduction: Although parasitic infections lead to extracorporeal iron loss resulting in iron deficiency anaemia (IDA), data associating IDA with parasitic infections in the first two years of life are limited. We sought to evaluate the prevalence and severity of anaemia and IDA during this period and to investigate the association between intestinal parasitic infections and IDA. Methodology: Data was collected under MAL-ED study protocol in Bauniabadh slum of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The presence of parasites in stool was detected using wet preparation microscopy at 7, 15, and 24 months. Anaemia was defined as serum haemoglobin < 11 g/dL and IDA was defined by serum haemoglobin < 11 g/dL, serum ferritin < 12 g/L and soluble transferrin receptor > 8.3 mg/L. Logistic regression was done to quantify the relation between stool parasite and IDA separately on samples collected at 7, 15 and 24 months. Results: 265 children were enrolled after birth and samples were collected at 7, 15 and 24 months. Anaemia was detected at 7, 15 and 24 months in 117 (48.8%), 106 (44.2%) and 67 (27.9%) cases whereas IDA was found in 15 (6.3%), 47 (19.6%) and 39 (16.3%) cases, respectively. Iron deficiency anaemia at 24 months was significantly associated with Ascaris lumbricoides infection (OR 3.76; 95 % CI, 1.08-13.11). Conclusions: The prevalence of anaemia and IDA in slum dwelling children of Dhaka is high and Ascaris lumbricoides infection was found to have a strong association with IDA at 24 months of age.

Ascaris lumbricoides infection in pre-school children from Chiriqui Province, Panama

Parasitology ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 95 (3) ◽  
pp. 615-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia V. Holland ◽  
D. W. T. Crompton ◽  
D. L. Taren ◽  
M. C. Nesheim ◽  
Diva Sanjur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Worm Burden ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Giardia Intestinalis ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections

SUMMARYAn epidemiological survey of intestinal parasitic infections was conducted in a sample of 203 children aged 3–5 years from a semi-urban and a rural community in Chiriqui, Panama, in 1983–4. On the basis of stool examinations, the prevalences of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, hookworm, Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba spp. and Strongyloides stercoralis were found to be 27, 34, 14, 15, 5 and 4% respectively. The results from children from the two communities were compared. Polyparasitism occurred significantly more often in rural than semi-urban children. Following anthelmintic treatment with levamisole, the numbers of A. lumbricoides passed/child were recorded and the frequency distribution of the parasite was observed to be highly aggregated with a variance to mean ratio of 10·2. For A. lumbricoides, relationships between worm burden, worm biomass and egg production were investigated. In the data analysis, an attempt was made to explore the influence of numbers of male worms on egg production. The results are compared with those obtained during other recent studies on the epidemiology of A. lumbricoides infection in other countries.

scholarly journals Sterilization potential of Ascaris lumbricoides eggs in the presence of different disinfectant agents

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Fernando Sérgio Barbosa ◽  
Mariela Helena Leite ◽  
Mariana Teixeira De Faria ◽  
Bruna De Alcântara Veloso Gontijo ◽  
Guilherme Pereira Fontes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Larval Mortality ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Action Time

Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infections represent a public health problem, being responsible for high rates of morbidity and mortality.  Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the main parasites prevalent in the community.  The A. lumbricoides infection method is oral fecal cicle, in this sense, it is necessary to expand effective methods to prevent the ingestion of eggs, such as sanitation, cleansing habits or even effective methods for the sterilization of eggs. Objective: Evaluate different agents of antisepsis action, with the purpose of find which ones are more efficient in larval mortality inside eggs. Methodology: The parasites were provided by the Federal University of Minas Gerais, which were sectioned, in this way, the recovered eggs were kept in culture bottles.  After 40 days the embryonated eggs were purified and separated in culture bottles, and in each bottle had one different disinfectant products were added, in different concentrations and action time.  As control, egg aliquots were maintained by adding distilled water.  Using a microscope, it was observed the viability of the larvae inside.  To determine the viability of the larvae, distilled water at 40 °C was added, then allowing the visualization of mobility inside the eggs. Results: It was observed that, fifteen disinfectant agents tested, only four showed efficacy, at intervals of 24 and 48 hours after exposure to the disinfectant and when undiluted. Conclusion: The data obtained in this study will contribute to the understanding of the epidemiology of this disease, as well as contributing to the development of more effective hygiene programs for the control of this parasitosis.  

scholarly journals Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bankole H. Oladeinde ◽  
Richard Omoregie ◽  
Mitsan Olley ◽  
Ahamdi J. Anunibe ◽  
Ikponmwosa Odia
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infection ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Edo State

Intestinal parasitic infections are associated with morbidity and mortality worldwide. Data on prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection is sparse in rural Nigeria. Against this background, this study aimed at determining the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections within a four year period in the rural community of Okada, Edo State, Nigeria. Fecal samples obtained from 1528 patients (consisting of 740 males and 788 females) presenting with signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis at the Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada were examined for presence of ova, cyst and trophozoites of parasites using standard methods. Patient’s age ranged from 6 months to 73 years. Study was conducted between 2007 and 2010. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections increased significantly (P=0.003) from 14.7% in 2007 to 22.5% in 2010. In the study period, gender did not affect the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection (P&gt;0.05). Patients within &lt;1-10 years had significantly higher prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection. <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> was the most predominant parasitic agent, while <em>Schistosoma japonicum</em> was the least prevalent. With respect to parasite, males were observed to have consistently higher prevalence of <em>Entamoeba histolytica</em> infection. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was observed to significantly increase from 2007 to 2010. Age was a risk factor for acquiring intestinal parasitic infection. <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> was the most predominant parasitic agent in all years of study. Control and prevention measures are advocated.

What are Hidden Facts behind Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Ilam City?

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 284-287
Author(s):  
S. Viesy ◽  
J. Abdi ◽  
Z. Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Blastocystis Hominis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Number Of Patients

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are the one of the most common health problems in developing countries. Objective: A number of patients die annually due to complications caused by these parasites.Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the rate and type of parasitic infections, determine the factors affecting them in Ilam city and also provide strategies to prevent them.In this descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in one of the Ilam labs in 2016, 417 stool specimens were randomly collected. All specimens were examined using direct and ethanol formaldehyde.Suspect specimens were examined using Trichrom staining. Demographic information was also recorded in a questionnaire, and finally the results were analyzed using statistical software SPSS 20.The data were then compared with Chi-square test. Results: Out of the 417 patients examined, 59 (14.1%) were infected with intestinal parasites. The type of parasitic infection in 9.4% was Blastocystis hominis, 3.6% Entamoeba coli, 0.5% Entamoeba histolytica, 0.5% Giardia and 0.2% Trichomonas hominis. Conclusion: Despite the improvement of public health, parasitic infections are still considered as one of the health problems in the city of Ilam. Therefore, proper planning, public health education, raising the level of health in the area and the provision of safe drinking water are some of the ways to reduce parasitic infections in the region.

scholarly journals nSex-biased prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and gender inequality in rural Nepal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Bertoncello ◽  
Irene Amoruso ◽  
Ughetta Moscardino ◽  
Marco Fonzo ◽  
Mahendra Maharjan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Rural Nepal

scholarly journals Effect of a health education intervention on intestinal parasitic infections in Bolivian children

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Lastrucci ◽  
M Spinicci ◽  
F Macchioni ◽  
S Gabrielli ◽  
A L Villagran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
School Year ◽  
School Based ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Health Education Intervention ◽  
Key Events

Abstract Backgrounds Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) are a major health issue for children of low- and middle-income countries. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices are crucial for preventing IPI. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of a school-based health education intervention on handwashing behavior and IPI prevalence in children Methods This is a randomized intervention trial in 8 primary schools in rural communities over the course of 3 school years; preliminary results from the first two years of the trial are here presented. Schools were randomly selected and assigned in a 1:1 ratio to intervention or control (no intervention) groups. For each school year, the intervention included 14 school-based educational sessions and 2 skit events, involving children aged 8-12 years. Knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire and handwashing at key events was assessed at the beginning and end of each school year. IPI prevalence was assessed with repeated cross-sectional parasitology surveys 12 months apart, involving a minimum of 50 children for each school Results At baseline, no significant differences between intervention and control schools were present in the proportion of children who washed their hands at key events (7.2% vs 9.3%, p = 0.28), in IPI (79.4% vs 75.3%, p = 0.3) and multiple parasitic infections (MPI) prevalences (47.6 vs. 38.6; p = 0.051). At the end of the second year, the percentage of children who washed their hands at key events was significantly higher in the intervention schools (75.4% vs 12.1%, p &lt; 0.001), and the prevalence of IPI and MPI in the intervention schools were respectively about 25% and 15% lower than in the control schools (respectively, 42.9% vs 67.8%, p &lt; 0.001; 16.1% vs 31.6%, p &lt; 0.001) Conclusions A school-based health education intervention could achieve significant changes in hand-washing behaviors and reduction in the prevalence of IPI in children. The third year survey results are needed to confirm these findings Key messages An health education intervention on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices can reduce the risk of IPI infection in children. An health education intervention on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices could be configured as a sustainable long-term approach to intestinal parasitic infections control in children.

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