scholarly journals Prevalence of intestinal parasites among school children of Janakpurdham, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-99
Author(s):  
Ranjit Kumar Sah ◽  
Anjali Jha ◽  
Shiv Nandan Sah ◽  
Pradeep Kumar Sah
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Low Prevalence

There is considerable variation in the findings over the years of study in the prevalence of school-aged children in different parts of Nepal. Recent progress in the living standards of the citizen may affect the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of different species of gastrointestinal parasites among school children of Janakpurdham, Nepal. A prospective study was carried out by collecting 155 stool samples from 10 randomly selected schools of Janakpurdham. The samples were processed by the formal-ether sedimentation method and then examined microscopically by iodine and wet mount methods. Of the 155 students, 17(10.96%) had one or more parasites. Eight species of parasites were identified during this study, was recorded in 5 pupils representing 3.2% of the study population, followed by 3(1.9%), 2(1.3%), 2(1.3%), 2(1.3%), sp. and each recorded 1(0.6%) respectively. Relatively low prevalence of intestinal parasitosis in school children of Janakpur city still requires more aggressive interventional steps and lifestyle changes.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitosis Among School Children in Baglung District of Western Nepal

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Shrestha ◽  
KC Narayan ◽  
R Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Concentration Technique ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
Ancylostoma Duodenale ◽  
Stool Samples

Background This study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of intestinal parasites among school-going children of the Baglung municipality from December 2010 to January 2011. Objective To find out prevalence of parasitosis among school aged children and to make necessary recommendations for preventive measures. Method A total of 260 stool samples were collected. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on predisposing factors. Nails were observed without prior information to the subjects so as to find their hygienic practice. The stool samples were examined by direct wet mount and formal ether concentration technique. Results The total prevalence of the intestinal parasitosis was found to be 21.05%. The prevalence for individual parasites was as follows: Entamoeba histolytica (9.23%), Giardia lamblia (5.76%), Trichuris trichuria (5%), Ancylostoma duodenale (2.65%) and Ascaris lumbricoides (2.3%). Nail hygiene and level of education were significantly associated with intestinal parasitosis. The gender and age of the children, sanitary habits including toilet use, hand washing practice, and the use of the antihelminthic drug (albendazole) were not significantly associated with intestinal parasitosis. Higher prevalence was seen in boys, children belonging to age group 10-14 years, lower secondary students, among those who reported gastrointestinal problems within last six months, children from agriculture-based families and children with untrimmed nail. Conclusion Major contributors for the prevalence of parasites were found to be poor personal hygiene and educational level of the children. Health education and mass treatment are recommended as a preventive measures. KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL JOURNAL  VOL.10 | NO. 1 | ISSUE 37 | JAN - MAR 2012 | 3-6 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i1.6904

Cryptosporidium infection in school children in Dhanusha district, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Nagendra Prasad Yadav ◽  
DK Sah ◽  
S Manadhar ◽  
JK Singh
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Watery Stool ◽  
Cryptosporidium Oocysts ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Handling Practices ◽  
Water Borne

Background and Objectives: Gastro-intestinal water-borne infections are among the most emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases throughout the world. Most water-borne diseases are caused by organism ranging from microscopic viruses of less than 30 nm in diameter to parasites of 10cm in length culminate into diarrhea and cause approximately 5million reported deaths annually. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasites, Cryptosporidium parvum among school children. Material and Methods: The study was carried out between Februry to July 2012. Cases of diarrhea reported in 23 students were linked to water handling practices. A total 500 of child of age less than 15 years old was included in the study. A total five hundred soft, loose or watery stool specimens collected from student of less than fifteen years from different school in Janakpur. The sample was collected randomly from randomly selected five schools. The collected stool samples were screened for the presence of Cryptosporidium oocysts. A modified Ziehl Neelsen with DMSO staining method was used for detecting Cryptosporidium oocysts in the stool samples. Results: The oocysts of Cryptosporidium were identified in 64 (6.8%) of the samples, while 242 samples (13%) showed mixed infections. Children aged between 3 and 10 years were mostly infected by this parasite, while infection was more prevalent in females than in males for all the age groups. Conclusion: The study suggests that Cryptosporidium is one of the important intestinal parasites of children as etiologic agents of diarrhea in immune-compromised population. Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol. 1 (2): 40-45 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jmcjms.v1i2.9268

scholarly journals Detection of Intestinal Parasites With Automated Sedimax2®. A New Step in the Parasitological Diagnosis in High Throughput Laboratories.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gema Fernandez-Rivas ◽  
Belén Rivaya ◽  
Nona Romaní ◽  
Jun Hao Wang Wang ◽  
Mireya Alcaide ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Good Tool ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Parasitological Diagnosis ◽  
Automated Microscopy ◽  
Extra Step ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Low Prevalence

Abstract Despite the low prevalence of parasitic infections in Europe, the diagnosis of intestinal parasites is difficult and laborious for microbiology laboratories. Currently, the antigens detection kits and the molecular biology have allowed an easier diagnosis. But these techniques have also limitations due to the fact that they do not detect all possible parasites presents in the samples. The objective of the study was to evaluate the accuracy and the usefulness of SediMAX2® (77 Elektronika, Budapest, Hungary) automated microscopy in the detection of parasitic structures from feces. A total of 197 formol-fixed stool samples were processed in parallel with wet mount examination and by SediMAX2®. Sensitivities, specificities and predictive values were analyzed, reaching sensitivity of 89.51% and specificity of 98.15%. Predictive values were also calculated with a very good positive predictive value (99.22%). SediMAX2® is a good tool for a reliable diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infections. The easiness of use, processing and the flexibility in the images analyse allows its incorporation in the day to day laboratory work as an extra step for the parasitologists workload.

scholarly journals Enteric Parasitic Infections among School Children at Rupandehi, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Rita Khanal ◽  
Sweety Upadhaya ◽  
Pramila Lamichhane ◽  
Subash Lal Karn ◽  
Sandeep Pokhrel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Stool Examination ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Government School ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis

INTRODUCTION: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), are the common intestinal parasites among school age children in Nepal. Periodic epidemiological studies and transmission dynamics in parasitic infections will provide accurate understanding. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children at Rupandehi district Nepal.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a school based cross-sectional descriptive study including 217 students studying at primary level in two Government School in Rupandehi. The demographic data and anthropometric data was collected. Routine Stool examination was done and concentration techniques were used for maximum recovery of parasites.RESULTS: The prevalence of parasitic infection was 60% (130/217). Statistically significant association was found between parasitic infection and source of drinking water (p<0.05) A. lumbricoides was most common followed by Taenia spp, Hymenolepsis nana and others. Parasitic infection was highest 70% (21/30) in age group 13-15 years and lowest i.e. 38.1% (8/21) in age group 4-6 years. The mean height and weight of children was found to be 1.28 m and 26.5 kg respectively. Among total children 90.8% (197/217) of the children were malnourished (BMI<18.5 kg/m2) and among infected children 90% (117/130) were malnourished.CONCLUSION: The intestinal parasitosis was found comparatively higher in school children in this region. Higher rate of infection was found in malnourished children.Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2016) Vol.04 No.02 Issue 14, page: 30-34

An investigation of the prevalence of intestinal parasites in pre-school children in Ghana

Parasitology ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akweley Annan ◽  
D. W. T. Crompton ◽  
D. E. Walters ◽  
S. E. Arnold
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
The Other ◽  
Forest Zone ◽  
Prevalence Data ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Common Infections

SUMMARYEvidence for the presence of 11 intestinal parasites in pre-school children from 4 rural villages in Ghana was obtained from an examination of stool samples. Striking differences were detected between the prevalence of some of the 6 common infections in the 4 villages. The prevalance of Ascaris lumbricoides varied from about 76% in one village (Oshiyie, coastal savanna) to apparently 0% in another (Akuma, forest zone). No differences in prevalence for any infection were observed to be sex dependent. Investigation of the relationship between age of the children and prevalance showed that the degree of prevalence of both A. lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura had essentially levelled off by the time the children were 4 years old. There was no evidence to suggest that the prevalence of either Entamoeba sp. or spp. or hookworm was approaching a maximum value, even in the oldest children. These trends applied across the villages regardless of the differences in prevalence values for the infections. On average, the children of Oshiyie were found to harbour twice as many infections as the children of the other villages. The investigation of the prevalence data revealed evidence of associations between pairs of infections, particularly those involving hookworm and T. trichiura.

scholarly journals THE PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KAGARKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Peter John Magaji ◽  
J. Y. Magaji
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Age Group

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to of investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites among school children in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Methodology: Random sampling was adopted in selecting a sample of five schools with a population of 235 pupils was used for the study. The instrument for the study was the questionnaire used to elicit in information on the risk factors. Also 50 pupils were randomly selected, 10 each from the five selected schools for the stool investigations. The saline/iodine wet mouth procedure was used in the analysis of the stool samples. Findings: Results showed that poor sanitary conditions, inadequate potable water supply, lack of personal hygiene education and lack of de-worming of children enhanced the spread of intestinal parasitic infection. An overall prevalence of 66% was recorded. A total of 6 species of intestinal parasites were recorded in this study. This includes Hookworm, Entamoeba histolytica, Ascaris lumbricoides, Strongyloides stercoralis, Schistosoma mansoni, and Entamoeba coli respective prevalence rates of 33.3%, 24.2%, 18.2%, 12.1%, 9.1% and 3.0%. The highest prevalence of 27.3% was recorded in Kutaho, followed by Kushe and Jere with 21.2% each while the least prevalence of 12.1% as recorded in Kagarko. The 11-13 years age group had the highest prevalence of (45.5%), followed by the 8-10 years age group (36.4%), and then the 14 years and above with the least (6.1%). Sex-specific prevalence was higher in males (57.6%) than females (42.4%). Recommendations: The results suggests that Children should be taught on regular personal hygiene. There is also need for Public Health Education on personal hygiene practices in the communities, large scale de-worming campaigns in all primary schools in the area and the host communities.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Intestinal Opportunistic Parasites Infections among HIV Positive Children in the University Hospital Center Yalgado Ouédroago of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 550-557
Author(s):  
Traoré Roukiatou Zongo Cheikna ◽  
Zongo Oumarou Ouédraogo Ganamé Abasse ◽  
Zida Adama Yonaba Caroline ◽  
Traoré Yves Savadogo Aly
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
The University

In sub-Saharan Africa, Gastrointestinal parasites infections are widespread, particularly among immune deficient individuals. Prevalence of these infections varies from locality to other due to many factors. The present cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites among HIV-positive children in the paediatric clinic at the University Hospital Yalgado Ouedraogo of Ouagadougou. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the University hospital of Ouagadougou from July to November 2015. Ninety-three (93) freshly issued stool samples were collected in HIV-positive children less than 15 years old. Stool samples were analysed for the presence of various intestinal parasites using direct microscopy, formol-ether concentration method, modified Ziehl Neelsen stain and Weber trichrome stain. The study included 93 HIV positive children. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was 24.73% (23/93). The most detected parasites were Entamoeba coli (52.17% of total detected parasites), Trichomonas intestinalis (21.73%), Giardia intestinalis (8.65%), Entamoeba histolytica (4.34%). Patients with multi-infection (2 or 3 parasites) have been detected. The participants, 97.5% (89/93) were on cotrimoxazole prophylaxis and 81.76% (76/93) were on ARV therapy. Despite the medical care given to the HIV-infected children, the prevalence of opportunistic intestinal is high at the University hospital Yalgado Ouédraogo (CHU-YO)and deserves special attention.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitosis in Children of a Primary School in Pedro Juan Caballero - PY

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 424-426
Author(s):  
Kayque Wellek Delgado do Amaral ◽  
Cristiane Venturini Garlet ◽  
Daniel Contreira Júnior ◽  
Marcus Tadeu Fernandes Gomes da Silva ◽  
Laura Simões Cogorno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Giardia Lamblia ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Sedimentation Technique ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Sanitary Conditions

Introduction: Parasitosis is a type of endoparasitism, which is directly related to sanitary conditions and is an important public health problem in developing countries. Objective: To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in children attending a primary public school in Pedro Juan Caballero - PY. Materials and Methods: 85 (eighty-five) stool samples were analyzed using the centrifugal sedimentation technique. Results: Cysts and/or parasite eggs were observed in the stool samples of 67 (78.8%) children. Giardia lamblia cysts were those that showed the highest incidence in the children. Conclusion: The high Giardia lamblia index demonstrates the lack of access to drinking water for consumption, inadequate sanitation and the absence of a public health network. This study highlights the importance of encouraging the use of serial analysis of stool, strengthening preventive measures for parasitosis, developing protocols for their approach, and designing a strategy that includes the preschool population in the programs that periodically evaluate the development of children.

scholarly journals Recurent Abdominal Pain and Intestinal Parasitosis. Our Results in a one Year Study.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferizat Dika – Haxhirexha ◽  
Violeta Shehu ◽  
Ledia Qatipi ◽  
Aulona Haxhirexha ◽  
Aferdita Ademi
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Recurrent Abdominal Pain ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Bowel Diseases ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
One Year ◽  
Organic Disorder

Background: Abdominal pain in children is the most common problem with which the pediatricians faces in their practice. Recurrent abdominal pain is defined as " the presence of at least three episodes of abdominal pain over a period longer than three months and severe enough to affect the activities of the children". Even though it is considered that functional bowel diseases are the most common cause of recurrent abdominal pain several studies have recognized that numerous organic disorder such as intestinal parasitic infections may lead to abdominal pain. Aim: The aim of this study is to observe the prevalence and the type of intestinal parasites in a representative sample of children living in the municipalities of Tetova and Dibra. Materials and methods: Our study was done in a period between January 2018-2019 in the municipalities of Tetova and Dibra. Totally 470 children examined due to recurrent abdominal pain from the pediatrician was subject of this study.Collected stool samples was checked for the presence of intestinal parasites in microbiological laboratories in Tetova and Dibra. Results: 470 children were included in our study. 248 of them were girls and 222 boys with a median age of 8.2 years. 67 of the children were positive (14.25 %) for intestinal parasites.  Conclusions: Our study reveals that intestinal parasites were frequent among children in our country. The incidence of intestinal parasitosis is higher among the children who come from families with lower socioeconomic status compared to children who come from families with good conditions. The same situation is related to education, respectively children of educated parents are least vulnerable to intestinal parasitosis.

scholarly journals Selecting PCR for the Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasitosis: Choice of Targets, Evaluation of In-House Assays, and Comparison with Commercial Kits

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. N. Hartmeyer ◽  
S. V. Hoegh ◽  
M. N. Skov ◽  
R. B. Dessau ◽  
M. Kemp
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Specific Pcr ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Pcr Assays ◽  
Specific Pcr Assay ◽  
Commercial Kits ◽  
Almost All

Microscopy of stool samples is a labour-intensive and inaccurate technique for detection of intestinal parasites causing diarrhoea and replacement by PCR is attractive. Almost all cases of diarrhoea induced by parasites over a nine-year period in our laboratory were due toGiardia lamblia,Cryptosporidiumspecies, orEntamoeba histolyticadetected by microscopy. We evaluated and selected in-house singleplex real-time PCR (RT-PCR) assays for these pathogens in 99 stool samples from patients suspected of having intestinal parasitosis tested by microscopy. The strategy included a genus-specific PCR assay forC. parvumandC. hominis, with subsequent identification by a PCR that distinguishes between the two species.G. lambliawas detected in five andC. parvumin one out of 68 microscopy-negative samples. The performance of the in-house RT-PCR assays was compared to three commercially available multiplex test (MT-PCR) kit systems in 81 stool samples, collected in 28 microscopy-positive and 27 microscopy-negative samples from individuals suspected of intestinal parasitosis and in 26 samples from individuals without suspicion of parasitic infection. The in-house assays detected parasites in more samples from patients suspected of having parasitosis than did any of the kits. We conclude that commercial kits are targeting relevant parasites, but their performance may vary.

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