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[Systematic parasitic coprologic testing. Value in hospital kitchen staff]
J Germanaud1, C Padonou, D Poisson
1Service de Médecine préventive, CHR, Orléans.
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|October 3, 1992
Summary
Annual coprology screenings of hospital kitchen staff revealed parasitic infections in 27 of 56 individuals over six years. This highlights the importance of regular screening, especially with rising numbers of immunocompromised patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Context:
- Annual parasitological coprology screenings were conducted on 56 hospital kitchen staff members over a six-year period.
- This study investigated the prevalence of parasitic infections within a healthcare-adjacent population.
- Findings were benchmarked against data from other hospital settings.
Purpose:
- To assess the prevalence of parasitic infections in hospital kitchen staff.
- To evaluate the significance of coprological examinations in a hospital environment.
- To consider the implications of these findings in the context of increasing immunocompromised patient populations.
Summary:
- Over a six-year period, 27 out of 56 hospital kitchen staff members exhibited at least one positive coprological examination.
- Identified parasites included Strongyloides stercoralis (2), Schistosoma mansoni (4), and 31 instances of protozoa with direct transmission.
- The study underscores the diagnostic value of routine coprology in this demographic.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential for parasitic transmission in hospital environments.
- Emphasizes the need for vigilant screening protocols for food handlers.
- Informs public health strategies for managing parasitic infections, particularly in relation to vulnerable patient groups.