INTESTINAL PARASITE INFECTION IN HUE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN 2013-2014 BY DIRECT EXAMINATION AND IMMUNOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS

2016 ◽  
pp. 105-111
Author(s):  
Nu Phuong Anh Ton ◽  
Thi Minh Chau Ngo
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Clonorchis Sinensis ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Intestinal Helminth ◽  
Direct Examination ◽  
Life Condition ◽  
Parasite Infections

Introduction: Intestinalparasite infections still are very common in tropical country such as Vietnam. Therefore evaluation of the prevalence of them should be done. Materials and methods: A crosssectional descriptivestudy were carried out to use the wet mount direct examination, Kato and ELISA technique for evaluation the rate of intestinal parasite infections, interviewed them to reveal their life’s hygenic condition, knowledge and risk behaviour of intestinal parasite infections in 640 patients attending to the in Hue University of hospital. Result: The rate of soiltransmitted intestinal helminth were lower than the foodborne infection of cestode and trematode such as: Taenia solium/saginata 3.64%, Clonorchis sinensis 2.73%. The rate of positive antibody of rare intestinal parasite were Fasciola gigantica 40.68%, E. histolytica/dispar 43.75%, Toxocara canis 32.43%, Gnasthostoma spinigerum 37.5%, Taenia solium 51.43%, Strongyloidesstercoralis 16.67%. Most of people has hygenic life condition with hygenic water available. The popular knowledge of intestinal parasite diseases of transmission, pathology, prevention and treatment were concentrate on oiltransmittedintestinal helminth.There were high rate of platyhelminths infectious behaviourssuch as: eating raw water plant 75.6%, eating raw beef 80.6%, eating raw pork 72.2%, eating raw fish 11.8%, bare foot 34.2%. Conclusions: The result of our study showed that the higher rate of foodborne cestode and trematode than soiltransmittedhelminth correspond tothe hygenic life condition, the knowledge of the diseases and risk behavior of intestinal parasites infection. Key words: Helminth, cestode, trematode

INTESTINAL PARASITE INFECTION, CHANGE OF COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT, RELATED FACTORS OF PATIENT IN HUE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

2017 ◽  
pp. 62-68
Author(s):  
Xuan Tuan Anh Dinh ◽  
Nu Phuong Anh Ton
Keyword(s):  
Blood Count ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Clonorchis Sinensis ◽  
Parasite Infection ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Intestinal Helminth ◽  
Mild Anemia ◽  
Parasite Infections

Introduction: Intestinal parasite infections still are very common in Vietnam and have special cause serious consequences for human health. Mastery on the prevalence of them should be done. Materials and methods: A cross session with monitoring study were carried out to use the wet mount direct examination, Kato technique and the complete blood count for evaluation the rate of intestinal parasite infections in 590 patients attending to the Parasitology Department in Hue University Hospital. We also interviewed them to reveal their life’s hygienic condition, knowledge and risk behaviour of intestinal parasite infections. Result: The rate of soil transmitted intestinal helminth was 14.1%. Primarily, patients were infected: hookworm (8.5%), Trichiuris trichiura (4.3%) and then Clonorchis sinensis 0.9%. Being 100% of patients infected with Clonorchis sinensis had eosinophile increased and decreased significantly after 1 month of treatment response. Being 53% of patients infected with hookworm and/or Trichuris trichiura had eosinophils increased, and decrease to the normal after 1 month of treatment response. Only patients, who were infected with hookworm and/or Trichiuris trichiura, had a mild anemia, the rate of cases had mild anemia: hookworm 18.8%, Trichuris trichiura 13.3%. The rate of risk behavior of intesstinal parasite infection were: no hand washing before eating and after defecation, unregular anthelmintic treatment, eating raw beef, pork, and fish. Conclusion: Intestinal parasite infections in patients attending to the Hue University Hospital were mainly hookworm, Trichuris trichiura and Clonorchis sinensis. Increasing the eosinophils or decreasing the hemoglobin values or mild anemia is the signs of intestinal parasitic diseases. To prevention of intestinal helminth infection, it should be eating well cooking dishes, washing hands totally and regular anthelmintic treatment. Key words: Nematodes, trematodes, eosinophilia, anemia

scholarly journals Malaria and intestinal parasites in pregnant and non-pregnant women: a comparative study at the University Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
E. Agboli ◽  
S.C.K. Tay ◽  
C. Obirikorang ◽  
E.Y. Aidoo
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Plasmodium Species ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Intestinal Helminth ◽  
African Countries ◽  
The University

In sub-Sahara African countries, both malaria and intestinal helminth infections are endemic and co-infection commonly occurs. It is estimated that over a third of the world’s population, mainly in the tropics and sub-tropics are infected with parasitic helminths and Plasmodium species thus often leading to co-infections. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of malaria and intestinal parasites in a sample of 760 study participants comprising 380 pregnant women and 380 non-pregnant women attending the University Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. Blood and stool samples were analyzed for malaria and intestinal parasites using Giemsa staining technique and direct wet mount method respectively. The overall prevalence of malaria infection, intestinal parasite infection and malaria-intestinal parasite co-infection was 73 (9.6%), 43 (5.6%) and 10 (1.3%) respectively. Malaria infection was higher in pregnant women (12.6%) compared to non-pregnant women (6.6%). Non-pregnant women recorded higher intestinal helminth infection (10%) than pregnant women (1.3%). No case of co-infection was recorded among the pregnant women. The study suggests a higher susceptibility to malaria infection when compared to their non-pregnant counterpart with an association between malaria parasite and intestinal helminths in non-pregnant women.Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences (2015) 4(3), 31-35Keywords: Ante-natal, infection, personal hygiene, maternal screening, hospital

scholarly journals INTESTINAL PARASITE INFECTIONS

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1464-1468
Author(s):  
Imdad Ali Ansari ◽  
Jawed Akhtar Samo ◽  
Mohammad Aslam Soomro
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Hymenolepis Nana ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Centre Study ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Parasite Infections

Background: Worldwide, intestinal parasitic infections are major causeof human mortality and morbidity especially among developing countries wherein publichealth standards are not much better like developed countries. Intestinal parasiticinfections are linked with poor sanitation, lack of safe drinking water, inadequate dietaryand cultural habits and climate conditions. Objective: To assess the frequency, riskfactors and clinical manifestations related to intestinal parasite infections in patients withgastrointestinal disorders. Study Design: Cross-sectional multi-centre study. Setting:Department of Medicines, Chandka Medical College Larkana and Civil Hospital, KhairpurMirs. Period: 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2017. Method: 260 patients, the patientswith gastrointestinal disorders presenting one or more symptoms (e.g. diarrhea, dysentery,abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, cramping and constipation) were included.Results: Frequency of intestinal parasites was 32.3%. The most common parasites wereEntamoeba histolytica (10.4%), Giardia lamblia (8.5%) and Hymenolepis nana (6.9%). Age,education, monthly income and contact with animal were significantly associated withintestinal parasite infections. Concerning symptoms, the presence of intestinal parasitesinfection was significantly associated with diarrhea and dysentery. Conclusion: Studyconcluded that most prevalent parasites were Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lambliaand Hymenolepis nana. Significant association was found in age, education and monthlyincome.

scholarly journals Trends and seasonal patterns in intestinal parasites diagnosed in primary health facilities in Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (06.1) ◽  
pp. 58S-65S
Author(s):  
Ayenew Addisu ◽  
Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke ◽  
Abebe Genetu Bayih ◽  
Hannock Tweya ◽  
Collins Timire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Routine Data ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Seasonal Patterns ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Parasite Infections ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Primary Health Facilities

Introduction: Intestinal parasites have an insidious impact on human health. In response to high parasite frequencies in Northwest Ethiopia, mass drug administration (MDA) is provided for school children using albendazole/mebendazole (since 2007) and praziquantel (since 2015). The study objective was to assess trends and seasonal patterns of intestinal parasite infections in a context of MDA. Methodology: This was a descriptive study collecting routine data from laboratory registers in two health centres in Denbia district, Amhara region. Stool test results (wet-mount direct microscopy) from patients attending these centres between 2013 and 2018 were included. Frequencies of different parasite species were evaluated within and across the years and stratified by age and gender. Results: From a total of 8002 stool test results, the overall parasite frequency was 53.3%; this proportion remained constant. The most frequently diagnosed soil-transmitted helminths (STH) were Ascaris lumbricoides (16.9%) and hookworm (3.9%). STH frequency varied over the years, but was similar at the beginning (20.0%) and the end (22.0%) of the six-year period. STH infections were more frequent in winter (December-February; 20.4%) than in other seasons (16.0%). The most frequently diagnosed protozoa were Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (18.5%) and Giardia lamblia (12.2%). The frequency of Giardia steadily increased from 9.6% in 2013 to 15.3% in 2018. E. histolytica/dispar peaked in summer and G. lamblia in autumn. Conclusions: Trends in routine laboratories may be a proxy for a status quo in the community. These findings suggest that higher MDA coverages and/or interventions beyond MDA are needed to reduce intestinal parasite-related morbidity.

scholarly journals A five year retrospective analysis of common intestinal parasites at Poly Health Center, Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meseret Ayelgn ◽  
Ligabaw Worku ◽  
Getachew Ferede ◽  
Yitayih Wondimeneh
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Giardia Lamblia ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Wet Mount ◽  
Parasite Infections ◽  
Stool Samples

Abstract Objective: Intestinal parasites are present throughout the world in varying degrees of prevalence due to many factors. The aim of this study was to determine the five-year trend prevalence of intestinal prevalence among patients who had been suspected for intestinal parasite infections. A retrospective study was conducted from 2009 to 2013 at Poly Health Center Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. Samples were examined using direct saline wet mount methods. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20 software and a P-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The results were presented in tables and graphs. Results: During the study period, a total of 13,329 stool samples were requested for intestinal parasite diagnose and 5510 (41.3%) laboratory-confirmed cases were reported with a fluctuating trend. Ten different parasites were reported in each year with Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (16.8%) being the predominant parasite followed by Giardia lamblia (11.4%) and Ascaris lumbricoides (6.7%). Both males (49%) and females (51%) were equally affected (P=0.14). The intestinal parasite was reported in all age groups in the area but the highest and the lowest prevalence were reported in age groups of 20-29 years and 40-49 years, respectively (26.5% vs 6.4%) (P < 0.001).

scholarly journals Occurrence of intestinal parasites amongst persons on highly active antiretroviral drug therapy in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul C. Inyang-Etoh ◽  
Mfoniso I. Udonkang ◽  
Ade O. Adeboboye
Keyword(s):  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasite Infection ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Intestinal Parasite Infection ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Parasite Infections ◽  
Stool Samples

Opportunistic and intestinal parasite infections are common health problem among HIV/AIDS patients. Early detection and treatment of these parasites are important to improve the quality of life of this category of patients. The occurrence of intestinal parasites among 400 patients on highly active anti-retroviral drug therapy (HAART) aged 11-60 years was investigated. Standard parasitological techniques like direct microscopy, formol ether concentration and modified Ziehl- Neelsen staining techniques were used to analyze the stool samples. Intestinal parasite infections were positive in 116 (29%) of the subjects on HAART while control subjects had 12 (12%) and the difference was statistically significant (P&lt;0.05). Subjects in the age group 21-30 years had the highest infection rate 54 (35.1%). There was no statistically significant difference in infection according to age (P&gt;0.05). Females 76 (32.5%) had a higher prevalence rate than males 40 (24.1%). But there was no statistically significant difference in infection according to gender (P&lt;0.05). Patients with CD4 count of less than 200 cells/mm3 were observed to be more infected than those with CD4 count of more than 200 cells/mm3. There was a strong positive correlation (r=0.94) between CD4 count and the occurrence of intestinal parasite infection. Protozoan parasites 84 (21.0%) accounted for a higher prevalence rate than helminthic parasites 32 (8.0%). These findings has revealed a high prevalence of intestinal parasite infection among patients on HAART thus the routine screening of stool samples from these category of patients for intestinal parasites is advocated for effective management of the disease.

Imported Opisthorchis viverrini and parasite infections from Thai labourers in Taiwan

1993 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. W. Peng ◽  
H. L. Chao ◽  
P. C. Fan
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Clonorchis Sinensis ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Opisthorchis Viverrini ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Concentration Method ◽  
Parasite Infections ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Capillaria Philippinensis

AbstractIn order to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among labourers from Thailand in Taiwan, the stool samples from 1364 Thai labourers were examined by the formalin-ether concentration method and 18·0% were found to be infected with one or more parasites. The infection rates of hookworm, Opisthorchis viverrini, Strongyloides stercoralis, Enterobius vermicularis, Ascaris lumbricoides, Hymenolepis nana, Capillaria philippinensis, Schistosoma japonicum, Echinostoma sp., Entamoeba coli, Giardia lamblia, and Entamoeba histolytica, were 7·6%, 7·0%, 3·2%, 0·5%, 0·3%, 0·1%, 0·1%, 0·l%,0·l%, 0·4%, 0·2%, and 0·1% respectively. The prevalence was highest among the 21–25 age group (24·8%). Among the 245 infected persons, 91% were infected with one parasite, 8% with two parasites and 1% with three parasites. The finding that parasitic infections are prevalent among Thai labourers demonstrates the need for control measures in foreign labourers in Taiwan and further studies to determine the susceptibility of O. viverrini to the snail hosts of Clonorchis sinensis.

scholarly journals Parasitic Prevalence in a Suburban School of Famaillá, Tucumán, Argentina

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julián Dib ◽  
Juana Oquilla ◽  
Silvia G. Lazarte ◽  
Silvia N. Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Protozoan Parasite ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Intestinal Helminth ◽  
Blastocystis Hominis ◽  
Helminthic Infections ◽  
Parasite Infections ◽  
Protozoan Infections ◽  
Stool Specimens

Prevalence of intestinal parasites was investigated in rural primary school children in Famaillá city, Tucumán province, Argentina. Stool specimens from 149 school children were collected. The prevalence rate of intestinal parasite infections was 86.6%. No significant differences were observed in the distribution by age or by sex. Blastocystis hominis was the most commonly found protozoan parasite (54.4%), followed by Entamoeba coli (35.6%), Giardia lamblia (24.8%), and others (16.7%). Enterobius vermicularis was the most prevalent intestinal helminth (27.5%), followed by Ascaris lumbricoides (20.8%), Trichuris trichiura (12.8%), and others (5.4%). Most of the patients had polyparasitism (62.4%), and protozoan infections prevailed over helminthic infections. These results show high rates of parasitism in the school children of Famaillá, which would be associated with socioeconomic factors and poor environmental sanitation conditions in this area.

scholarly journals A five year retrospective analysis of common intestinal parasites at Poly Health Center, Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meseret Ayelgn ◽  
Ligabaw Worku ◽  
Getachew Ferede ◽  
Yitayih Wondimeneh
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Giardia Lamblia ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Wet Mount ◽  
Parasite Infections ◽  
Stool Samples

Abstract Objective: Intestinal parasites are present throughout the world in varying degrees of prevalence due to many factors. The aim of this study was to determine the five year trend prevalence of intestinal prevalence among patients who had been suspected for intestinal parasite infections. A retrospective study was conducted from 2009 to 2013 at Poly Health Center Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. Samples were examined using direct saline wet mount methods. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20 software and P-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The results were presented in tables and graphs. Results : during the study period, a total of 13,329 stool samples were requested for intestinal parasite diagnose and 5510 (41.3%) laboratory confirmed cases were reported with a fluctuating trend. Ten different parasites were reported in each year with Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (16.8%) being the predominant parasite followed by Giardia lamblia (11.4%) and Ascaris lumbricoides ( 6.7%). Both males (49%) and females (51%) were equally affected (P=0.14). Intestinal parasite was reported in all age groups in the area but the highest and the lowest prevalence were reported in age groups of 20-29 years and 40-49 years, respectively (26.5% vs 6.4%) (P < 0.001).

scholarly journals A Retrospective Study of Intestinal Parasite among Patients in the Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Maxwell Afranie Appiah ◽  
Ebenezer Enam Adzaklo ◽  
Eric Agboli
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Parasite Infection ◽  
Stool Examination ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intestinal Parasite Infection ◽  
Parasite Infections

Aim: To assess the prevalence of intestinal parasite infections among patients who visit the Ho Teaching Hospital for stool examination from 2012 to 2016. Study Design: Retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Ho Teaching Hospital, August 2017 to January 2018. Methodology: The hospital’s laboratory records were reviewed. Patients’ data were recorded using a well-designed data collection tool. Data was analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0. Results:  A total of 7045 patients visited the Ho Teaching Hospital laboratory for routine stool examination within the five-year period. From the 7045 patients, 703 of them were infected with at least one of the intestinal parasites. The overall prevalence of intestinal parasite infection for the five-year period was 10.0%. Intestinal flagellates (90.0%) were the most predominant intestinal parasites, and Entamoeba histolytica recorded 5.7%. Hookworm (0.9%) was the most prevailing soil-transmitted helminth. Ascaris lumbricoides (0.1%) and Schistosoma mansoni (0.1%) were the least recorded parasites. Highest infection was among patients within age group 20 to 29 years. However, age groups below 10 years recorded low infection. This study showed that age was a risk factor for acquiring intestinal parasite infection (P≤0.001). Conclusion: Intestinal parasitic infections were recorded among patients who visited the Ho Teaching Hospital. However, most of the patients were infected with intestinal flagellates. Various stakeholders should provide advance techniques in laboratory investigation of stool samples to enhance accurate diagnosis. Sensitization of the public about the dangers of intestinal parasites should also be undertaken by the stakeholders.

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