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[Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in Moroccan urban primary school students]

R Tagajdid1, Z Lemkhente, M Errami

  • 1Service de parasitologie et mycologie médicale, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed-V, Rabat, Maroc.

Bulletin De La Societe De Pathologie Exotique (1990)
|February 22, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Intestinal parasitic infections affect over 60% of schoolchildren in Salé, Morocco, with protozoa being most common. Poor hygiene and living conditions contribute to high infection rates, impacting child health.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Intestinal parasitic infections are a major health concern in developing nations, disproportionately affecting children.
  • Children in Salé city, Morocco, are particularly vulnerable to these infections.
  • Previous research highlights the significant burden of intestinal parasites in school-aged populations.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of protozoa and intestinal helminthes in schoolchildren in Salé, Morocco.
  • To identify risk factors associated with intestinal parasite infections in this population.
  • To assess the impact of these infections on the health of schoolchildren.

Summary:

  • A prospective study over five months in Salé city, Morocco, examined 123 schoolchildren for intestinal parasites.
  • Prevalence of intestinal parasites was 61.7%, with protozoa (57.7%) more common than helminths (26%).
  • The 12-14 age group was most affected, and 36.6% of children were poly-parasitized, indicating poor living conditions and hygiene.

Impact:

  • The high prevalence of intestinal parasites in Salé schoolchildren underscores the need for improved public health interventions.
  • Findings highlight the link between unhealthy living conditions, poor hygiene, and parasite transmission.
  • Prevention and awareness programs are crucial to combat the health impact of these infections, especially in conjunction with malnutrition.

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