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[The effects of intestinal parasites on anemia of children]

Nebiye Yentür Doni1, Fadile Yıdız Zeyrek, Zeynep Simşek

  • 1Harran Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu, Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye. fadilezeyrek@hotmail.com.

Turkiye Parazitolojii Dergisi
|July 13, 2014
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Intestinal parasites significantly increase anemia risk in children. This study found a strong positive association between parasitic infections and childhood anemia, highlighting adverse health effects.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Hematology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Childhood anemia is a significant public health concern.
  • Intestinal parasitic infections are prevalent in many regions, particularly affecting children.
  • The relationship between intestinal parasites and anemia requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of intestinal parasites on childhood anemia.
  • To determine the association between intestinal parasite infections and anemia in children.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 100 children (50 healthy, 50 malnourished) aged 0-72 months.
  • Stool specimen analysis using multiple diagnostic methods (native-lugol, concentration, cellophane tape, acid fast, trichrome staining).
  • Complete blood count (CBC) analysis using an automated blood analyzer.

Main Results:

  • 58% of children were infected with intestinal parasites, with polyparasitism observed in 44.8%.
  • Children with parasitic infections had a significantly higher prevalence of anemia (50.0%) compared to uninfected children (19.0%).
  • A statistically significant positive association was found between intestinal parasites and anemia (p<0.05), with lower mean hemoglobin levels in infected children (11.15±1.30 vs. 12.13±1.47, p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Intestinal parasites adversely affect childhood anemia.
  • A strong positive association exists between intestinal parasite infections and anemia in children.
  • Findings underscore the importance of addressing parasitic infections to combat childhood anemia.
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