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Strongyloidiasis in Assam, India: A community-based study.

Utpala Devi¹, Biswajyoti Borkakoty, Jagadish Mahanta

¹Regional Medical Research Centre, N.E.Region (ICMR), Post Box No-105, Dibrugarh, Assam, India.

Tropical Parasitology

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Summary

Strongyloidiasis, a parasitic infection, was found in 8.5% of individuals in Assam, India. This study highlights the need for increased awareness of Strongyloides stercoralis in the region, especially given co-infections with other intestinal parasites.

Keywords:

Assam India Strongyloides stercoralis Strongyloidiasis prevalence

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Background:

Strongyloidiasis is a neglected tropical disease prevalent in many tropical and subtropical regions.
Limited data exists on the occurrence of Strongyloides stercoralis in Northeast India.
This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding strongyloidiasis prevalence in Assam.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in a community in Assam, India.
To identify co-infections with other intestinal parasites.
To assess the association between Strongyloides stercoralis infection and clinical symptoms.

Main Methods:

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted.
198 individuals were randomly selected for participation.
Stool samples were analyzed using direct microscopy with formal-ether concentration.

Main Results:

Strongyloides stercoralis was detected in 8.5% of the study population.
A high prevalence of other intestinal parasites was observed, with 53% testing positive for at least one.
Common co-infections included Ascaris lumbricoides (33.3%) and Trichuris trichiura (9.1%).

Conclusions:

The findings indicate a significant presence of Strongyloides stercoralis in Assam, India.
The high co-infection rate with other parasites warrants integrated control strategies.
Further research is needed to understand the true prevalence and clinical impact of strongyloidiasis in this region, particularly in vulnerable populations.