Prevalence Rate of Intestinal Parasites in Camels in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa A.I. Al-Megrin
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Intestinal Parasites

Intestinal Parasites in Urban and Rural Communities of Abha, Saudi Arabia

1989 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulkarim A. Al-Madani ◽  
Mohamed S. Omar ◽  
Hassan A. Abu-Zeid ◽  
Salah A. Abdulla
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Intestinal Parasites

Prevalence of Pathogenic Intestinal Parasites Among Preschool Children in Al-Medina District, Saudi Arabia

1993 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh R. Al-Ballaa ◽  
Mohammed Al-Sekeit ◽  
Suliman R. Al-Balla ◽  
Rashed S. Al-Rashed ◽  
Mogbil A. Al-Hedaithy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Intestinal Parasites

scholarly journals Sero-prevalence and risk factors of brucellosis among suspected febrile patients attending a referral hospital in southern Saudi Arabia (2014–2018)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah M. Alkahtani ◽  
Mohammed M. Assiry ◽  
Harish C. Chandramoorthy ◽  
Ahmed M. Al-Hakami ◽  
Mohamed E. Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Human Brucellosis ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Cross Transmission ◽  
Valid Criterion

Abstract Background Human brucellosis is an infectious zoonotic disease caused by Brucella spp. It is one of the most public health problems that remains largely neglected in developing counties, including Saudi Arabia. Brucellosis is particularly prevalent among rural people who have constant contact with livestock. Methods A cross-sectional sero-epidemiological study conducted in Aseer Central Hospital, South Saudi Arabia, between 2014 and 2018 among 7567 patients. Serum samples were analyzed for Brucella antibodies using slide agglutination test. Serology results and patient’s demographic data were analyzed by GraphPad Prism. Results were presented as mean ± SEM and differences between two groups were assessed by t-test and p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results The prevalence of brucellosis among the admitted suspected 7567 cases was 12.8% (10.4–15.7%; CI 95%). The highest prevalence rate was detected during 2015, the rate decreased to the lowest level during the last three years (p < 0.05). Higher rate of brucellosis was observed among males than females (p < 0.05) and most cases were reported during summer season (p < 0.05). The highest prevalence rate was observed in age group 21–40 year old (40.5%) followed by 41–60 years (27.7%). The lowest prevalence rate was noticed in old and young children (15 and 3%, respectively). Cross-transmission of brucellosis was seen within family (1%) and high titers (> 1280) was noticed in 22% of the hospitalized patients. The major symptoms were fatigue, hyperhidrosis, fever and joint pain. Conclusion Our findings showed a high prevalence of human brucellosis among suspected patients in Aseer region. This indicates that clinical suspicion is a valid criterion and the endemic nature of the disease. The disease status requires early laboratory detection and confirmation to start prompt treatment to decrease patients suffering.

scholarly journals Intestinal Parasitosis among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Patients Visiting Different Care Centers of Eastern Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Hemanta Khanal ◽  
Sanjita Bhujel
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Intestinal Parasitosis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Enteric Parasites ◽  
Hiv Seropositive

Gastrointestinal parasitic infections are the major sources of diarrheal disease in developing countries and Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients are at the most risk. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) in the HIV-infected individuals visiting different care centers of Morang and Sunsari districts. The present cross-sectional study was conducted from two different HIV rehabilitation centers and one antiretroviral therapy center from eastern Nepal. A semi structured questionnaires was provided to HIV patients and 149 stool specimens were collected to analyze macroscopically and microscopically for the presence of enteric parasites. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 16. A total of 149 HIV seropositive patients with and without diarrhea were included in the study. Overall prevalence rate of enteroparasites was 19.46%. The prevalence rate of enteric parasites in HIV patients showed higher rate of protozoan infections (58.6%) than helminths (41.4%). High prevalence of parasitic infection was seen in male and also among male in the age groups of 31-40 years. The polyparasitism was not detected. A significant difference (p<0.05) was observed in the level of infection of intestinal parasites between the HIV seropositive with gastrointestinal tract (GIT) symptoms and HIV seropositive without GIT symptoms. The enteric parasitic infections were detected in 19.46% among HIV seropositive patients. Early detection of enteric parasitic infections could help in the management and improvement of the quality of life for HIV-infected individuals.

How consumption of unwashed fresh vegetables continued to serve as transmission avenues for Intestinal parasites in man

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-174
Author(s):  
O.G. Ajakaye ◽  
E.T. Obimakinde
Keyword(s):  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Green Pepper ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Parasitic Load

The spiking rate of occurrence of food-borne parasitic diseases in developing countries calls for continuous public health surveillance. This study evaluated how consumption of unwashed vegetables serves as transmission routes for parasites. Two hundred vegetables (cabbage, carrot, tomato, cucumber, and green pepper) samples from Ikoko, Oja oba, Eyin Ogbe and Ojomu markets in Owo and Oja-Oba, Shasha, Nepa and Ijomu markets within Akure were examined for parasites using sedimentation techniques from April to July, 2019. Results revealed a cumulative positive prevalence rate of 61.5% for parasites. Cabbage had the highest prevalence of 87.5% and the least prevalence of 30% amongst the carrots. The food-borne protozoa and helminths parasites of different developmental stages (cysts, eggs and larvae) recovered in this study were Giardia lamblia, Balantidium coli, Entamoeba histolytica, Trichuris trichiura, Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, Strongyloides stercorali, Taenia spp., Enterobius vermicularis, Toxocara spp., Vampirolepis nana. The most common parasite was A. lumbricoides(21.3%) while the lowest prevalence rate was observed in Toxocara spp. and Vampirolepis nana(0.5%). It was observed that vegetables sampled from Owo markets appear to be more contaminated with most of the isolated parasites than samples from Akure markets with a significant difference (p>0.05). From the high parasitic load, there is the  need for monitoring the occurrence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in the study areas as residents in the areas are at risk of contracting intestinal parasitic infections through consumption of raw salad vegetables. Keywords: Parasite, vegetable, prevalence, Akure, Owo

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