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Intestinal protozoan parasitic infection among school children

R K Mukhiya1, S K Rai, A B Karki

  • 1Shi-Gan Int'l College of Science and Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal. aastha_rina@yahoo.com

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|January 3, 2013
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A study in Sindhuli found 19.8% of school children have intestinal protozoan infections, with Entamoeba coli being most common. Improved sanitation and clean water are recommended to reduce parasite prevalence.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Intestinal protozoan parasitosis is a significant health concern, particularly affecting children.
  • High prevalence rates necessitate targeted investigations in vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections among school children in Sindhuli.
  • To identify specific protozoan species and their distribution within this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Collection and analysis of 342 stool samples from school children in Sindhuli.
  • Utilized the formal-ether concentration method for parasite identification.
  • Employed Chi-Square test for statistical significance analysis.

Main Results:

  • Overall protozoan parasite prevalence was 19.8% (68 out of 342 samples).
  • Prevalence was higher in girls (22.0%) than boys (16.9%).
  • Five species were identified, with Entamoeba coli (most common), Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Blastocystis hominis, and Endolimax nana detected.

Conclusions:

  • The study indicates a low prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasitosis in the studied school children.
  • Highlights the critical need for enhanced environmental hygiene, including access to clean water and improved sanitation, to further reduce infection rates.
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