Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among children in rural India

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Comparative Analysis of Automatic Fecal Analyzer versus Direct Wet Smear Microscopy for Detecting Parasitic Infections in Stool Samples
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Comparative Analysis of Automatic Fecal Analyzer versus Direct Wet Smear Microscopy for Detecting Parasitic Infections in Stool Samples

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Dipak Patanvadia1, Pankti Pargi1, Rekha Kishori1

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Zydus Medical College, Dahod, Gujarat, India.

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|March 30, 2026
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Intestinal parasite infections are common in children, affecting their health and development. Identifying specific parasites is crucial for effective prevention and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Intestinal parasite infections (IPIs) are linked to environmental and socioeconomic factors.
  • These infections can cause malnutrition, diarrhea, anemia, and impaired growth in children.
  • Understanding IPI prevalence is vital for child health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among children.
  • To analyze stool samples for parasitic presence and associated indicators.
  • To emphasize the need for species-level identification of parasites.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 211 stool samples (115 male, 96 female).
  • Macroscopic, microscopic, and occult blood examinations were performed.
  • Data collected on infection status.

Main Results:

  • A total of 43 out of 211 samples (20.4%) tested positive for IPIs.
  • High prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections was observed in the study group.
  • The study highlights significant public health concern.

Conclusions:

  • Intestinal parasitic infections pose a significant health risk to children.
  • Effective control requires accurate identification of parasite species.
  • Further research and targeted interventions are necessary.

Keywords:
IPIs (intestinal parasitic infections)stool examination

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