scholarly journals A review of soil transmitted helminthiasis in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 841-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Asekhaen Ohiolei ◽  
◽  
Clement Isaac ◽  
Oriri Asemota Omorodion ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

scholarly journals Prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis in pre-school aged children: a pilot survey in Marolambo District, Madagascar

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin Sheehy ◽  
Heather Lawson ◽  
Emmanuel H. Andriamasy ◽  
Hannah J. Russell ◽  
Alice Reid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Control Programme ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Regression Modelling ◽  
Intestinal Schistosomiasis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Technical Guidance ◽  
National Control ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis ◽  
National Control Programme

AbstractSchool-aged children (SAC) have a considerable burden of intestinal schistosomiasis in Madagascar yet its burden in pre-school aged children (PSAC) is currently overlooked. To assess the at-risk status of PSAC, we undertook a pilot epidemiological survey in June 2019 examining children (n = 89), aged 2–4-years of balanced gender, in six remote villages in Marolambo District, Madagascar. Diagnosis included use of urine-circulating cathodic antigen (CCA) dipsticks and coproscopy of stool with duplicate Kato-Katz (K-K) thick smears. Prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis by urine-CCA was 67.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 56.5–77.2%) and 35.0% (95% CI: 24.7–46.5%) by K-K. The relationship between faecal eggs per gram (epg) and urine-CCA G-scores (G1 to G10) was assessed by linear regression modelling, finding for every increment in G-score, epg increased by 20.4 (6.50–34.4, P = 0.006). Observed proportions of faecal epg intensities were light (78.6%), moderate (17.9%) and heavy (3.6%). Soil-transmitted helminthiasis was noted, prevalence of ascariasis was 18.8% and trichuriasis was 33.8% (hookworm was not reported). Co-infection of intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis occurred in 36.3% of PSAC. These results provide solid evidence highlighting the overlooked burden of intestinal schistosomiasis in PSAC, and they also offer technical  guidance for better surveillance data for the Madagascan national control programme.

scholarly journals Control of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Myanmar: results of 7 years of deworming

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 1017-1020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aung Tun ◽  
Su Mon Myat ◽  
Albis Francesco Gabrielli ◽  
Antonio Montresor
Keyword(s):  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

A six-year follow-up of schoolchildren for urinary and intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Northern Tanzania

Acta Tropica ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriele Poggensee ◽  
Ingela Krantz ◽  
Per Nordin ◽  
Sabina Mtweve ◽  
Beth Ahlberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Schistosomiasis ◽  
Northern Tanzania ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

scholarly journals Nationwide cross-sectional survey of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Sudan: study protocol

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seungman Cha ◽  
Sung-Tae Hong ◽  
Young-Ha Lee ◽  
Keon Hoon Lee ◽  
Dae Seong Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Study Protocol ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

scholarly journals Akurasi Diagnostik Kecacingan Metode Direct Slidedan Kato Katzpada Penderita Helminthiasis Di Kota Mataram

2021 ◽  
pp. 214-222
Author(s):  
Eva Triani ◽  
Putu Suwitasari ◽  
Rika Hastuti Setyorini ◽  
Eka Arie Yuliyani ◽  
Dody Handito
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Sensitivity Level ◽  
Breeding Grounds ◽  
Quantitative Examination ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

Worms are diseases caused by the entry of parasites (in the form of worms) into the human body. The types of worms that are often found to cause infection are roundworms (Ascarislumbricoides), whipworms (Trichuris trichiura) and hookworms (Necatoramericanus) which are transmitted through the soil (Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis. Examination of helminth infections can be done qualitativelyand quantitative. The qualitative examination that is often used is the Direct slide method. while the quantitative examination that is often used is the Kato Katz method. This study aims to compare the accuracy of the worm infection examination between the Direct slide method and the Kato Katz method by examining stool samples. This research was conducted on 47 Ampenan Elementary School Students located on the coast in Mataram City, where the coastal area is one of the good breeding grounds for worms. This study used a comparative analytical research design with a cross sectional approach. To establish the diagnosis of helminthiasis and the type of worm that infects, an examination of worm eggs in stool samples is carried out using the Direct slide and Kato Katz methods. The results showed that the number of samples infected with STH was more commonly found by the Kato-Katz method. The results of measurements using the Direct slide method and the Kato Katz method showed that the highest prevalence of STH infection was Ascaris lumbricoides infection. Direct slide method produces a sensitivity level of 95.16% and a specificity of 100%.  

scholarly journals Short communication: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Uganda: epidemiology and cost of control.

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1187-1189 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. B. Kabatereine ◽  
E. M. Tukahebwa ◽  
F. Kazibwe ◽  
J. M. Twa-Twa ◽  
J. F. Z. Barenzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Communication ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

scholarly journals Association between soil-transmitted helminthiasis and hemoglobin concentration in primary school children

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Rita Angraini ◽  
Y Dimyati ◽  
Bidasari Lubis ◽  
Syahril Pasaribu ◽  
Chairuddin P Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Single Dose ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hb Concentration ◽  
Mixed Infestation ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

Objectives To determine the association between intestinal hel-minthiasis and hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and to observe theeffect of single dose albendazole treatment on Hb concentration.Methods An experimental study was carried out from March toJuly 2002 on primary school children at Suka Village, Tiga PanahSubdistrict, Karo Regency, North Sumatera Province. From 366children who suffered from helminthiasis, 113 were selected assubjects by simple random sampling. Subjects were treated with asingle oral dose of 400 mg albendazole. Hb concentration wasexamined using the cyanide method twice i.e., prior to and threemonths after treatment with albendazole.Results It was found that among 113 subjects, the prevalences ofAscaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and mixed infestation were18.3%, 40.4%, and 41.3%, respectively, while the prevalence ofanemia was 33.0%. There was no significant difference in age,gender, nutritional status, and mean Hb concentration betweenchildren suffering from the different types of worm infestation(P>0.05). For each type of infestation, there were significant differ-ences in mean Hb concentration and anemia prevalence beforeand after treatment (P<0.05).Conclusions There was no difference between the Hb concen-trations of children suffering from Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuristrichiura, and mixed-type worm infestations. Single dose 400 mgalbendazole was beneficial in increasing Hb concentration andreducing the occurrence of anemia

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