scholarly journals Gastrointestinal Nematodes among Residents in Melong, Moungo Division, Littoral Region, Cameroon

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Yamssi Cedric ◽  
Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia ◽  
Vincent Khan Payne ◽  
M. Sabi Bertrand ◽  
Ngangnang Ghislain Romeo
Keyword(s):  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Infected Individual ◽  
Gastrointestinal Nematodes ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Littoral Region ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status ◽  
Stool Samples

Background. Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common infections worldwide. The present study was undertaken to provide baseline information on the status of gastrointestinal nematodes in Melong Subdivision, Moungo Division, Littoral Region, Cameroon. Material and Methods. Seven hundred and eighty-eight stool samples were collected in randomly selected quarters in the community of Melong. These stool samples were brought to the Laboratory of Applied Biology and Ecology in the University of Dschang for analysis using the qualitative (simple flotation) and quantitative (Mc Master count) technique. Results. The nematodes identified were Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, Trichuris trichiura, and Capillaria hepatica with respective prevalences and intensities of infection of 2.2% and 3691.12 ± 3898.47 , 1.4% and 940.91 ± 1825.90 , 1.0% and 193.75 ± 227.47 , and 0.4%and 50 ± 00 . The data on the prevalence of nematodes with respect to sex and age showed that females (6.0%) were more infected than males (2.76%) with no significant difference ( P > 0.05 ). Furthermore, with respect to age, adults were more infected than children. The percentage of educational level showed a reduction in the number of parasites in the higher educational level. The prevalence of A. lumbricoides between localities showed a significant difference ( P < 0.05 ) with “Quarter 1” harboring most of the nematodes. Cases of double (Ascaris lumbricoides + Trichuris trichiura) and triple (Ascaris lumbricoides + Trichuris trichiura + hookworm) parasitism were encountered with both having a prevalence of 0.3%. According to the fecal concentration of eggs, 63.89% of the infections were light, 5.56% moderate, and 30.56% heavy. Conclusion. A relatively low overall prevalence was obtained in our study, showing that the national deworming campaign is proving effective, but more effort is needed to completely eradicate these parasites for a single infected individual can cause havoc.

scholarly journals OCCURRENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITES IN COLLECTORS OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalia Azevedo Sposito ◽  
Rita Leal Sperotto ◽  
Cíntia Lidiane Guidotti Aguiar ◽  
Aline Machado Carvalho ◽  
Brenda Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Basic Sanitation

Solid waste produced by modern society, together with lack of basic sanitation and poor hygiene practices result in risks to public health. 46 workers from the cities of Pelotas, Canguçu, Morro Redondo, Rio Grande and Capão do Leão were evaluated by parasitological examination of two fecal samples by Ritchie, Hoffman, Pons and Janer- HPJ techniques and Sheather method as well as a consented interview. 47.8% (22/46) of the examined individuals were parasitized, with no significant difference between both groups (garbage dump and recycling volunteers). Most of the samples evaluated presented forms of helminths (68.2%) while protozoa were found in 31.8% of the samples. Helminths found, and their respective prevalence were: Ascaris lumbricoides (31.8%), Ascaris lumbricoides/Trichuris trichiura (18.2%), Trichuris trichiura (9.1%), Taenia sp (4.6%) and Trichuris trichiura/Ancylostomids (4.6%). Protozoa were: Giardia intestinalis (13, 6%), Entamoeba spp. (9.1%) and Endolimax nana (9.1%). Monoparasitism was observed in 77.3% of the cases. Most of the population consisted of women, 21-40 years of age, low educational level and monthly income less than one minimum wage. The majority of the workers did not use protective equipment. Multivariate analysis revealed that infection from parasites in scavengers who lived near open sewers was 6.65 times higher (p = 0.0065) than in the other workers. In the localities studied, our results showed that the risk of acquiring parasitic infections was related to poor sanitation and the lack of sewerage systems; and not actually due to handling these types of waste. The parasitological indices found are similar to those described previously in other parts of the country.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites amongst selected age groups within Okada, South –South Nigeria.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Osazee Ekundayo Izevbuwa ◽  
Obhioze Augustine Akpoka ◽  
Ebere Julein Okafor-Elenwo
Keyword(s):  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Age Group ◽  
North East ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stool Samples

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites from volunteered individuals in the study site. A total of 300 stool samples, comprising 150 females and 150 males were collected randomly from the study population in Ovia North-East Local Government Area in Edo State, aged between 1 and 60 years. The stool samples were aseptically collected and examined using both direct smear method and formol ether sedimentation techniques to determine the individual parasite load of the sampled population. The age group of 16-20 had the highest number of participants 102(34%) while the age group of 6-10, 51-55 and 56-60 had the least number of participants of 3(1%) respectively. Out of the 300 stool samples examined 87, (29%) were positive with intestinal parasites while 213(71%) were negative, not having any intestinal parasitic infection However the age group of 11-15(N=10) and 31-35(N=10) had the highest prevalence rate of 11.5%, while the lowest prevalence (1%) was found in individuals of ages 41-60 years. There was no intestinal parasites found among the individuals below11 years of age.. Of the 150 male candidates examined, 57 (65.5%) were infected with intestinal parasites. On the other hand, their female counterparts had a total prevalence of 34.5%. A total number of six parasitic species were isolated from the fecal specimens. These were Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Strongyloides stercolaris, Entamoeba coli, Hookworms and Entamoeba histolytica. Ascaris lumbricoides had the highest prevalence rate (12%), while Trichuris trichiura and Strongyloides stercolaris had the least prevalence rate (1%) respectively. The intestinal parasite infection and age were negatively correlated and there was a significant difference between the male and female infection rates (p<0.05).

scholarly journals Personal hygiene practices and socio-economic conditions as influential factors for intestinal parasitic infection in Dhaka city dwellers

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
Md Aminul Islam Bhuiyan ◽  
Zannatun Nahar Jhinu ◽  
Jaliluzzaman ◽  
Mandira Mukutmoni
Keyword(s):  
Entamoeba Histolytica ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Giardia Intestinalis ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Variable Degree ◽  
Hygiene Practices

A total of 200 stool samples were examined and five species of intestinal parasites were identified. Two of them were protozoans (Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia intestinalis) and the rest of which three species were nematode parasites (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and Strongyloids stercoralis). The overall prevalence of parasitic infection was 50%. Individually the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia intestinalis, Trichuris trichiura and Strongyloids stercoralis was 25%, 13%, 6%, 3.5% and 2.5%, respectively. Patients of different age and sex had a variable degree of infection. Children aged under ten years showed the highest prevalence (73.97%) compared to other groups. Accordingly, male patients were found slightly more susceptible to the infection (50.38%) compared to the female (49.29%). People belonging to different occupation and educational qualification had various degree of infection. As expected patients who had no education and poor monthly income, showed the highest prevalence of infection, 77.77% and 90%, respectively. Personal hygiene practices of the patients had much influence on the parasitic prevalence and rate of infection. Respectively 58.82%, 91.42%, 80% and 63.55% prevalence were found among the patients who used to drink unsafe water, wash hands without soap, stay barefooted most of the time and do not trim their nails regularly. The present study supposed to reveal that socioeconomic conditions and behavioral factors may influence the prevalence of parasitic infections. Bangladesh J. Zool. 47(1): 129-136, 2019

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth among minority indigenous community in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 2280-2286
Author(s):  
Naim Khir ◽  
Mehru Nisha ◽  
Tong Woei Yenn ◽  
Fabian Davamani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Age Factors ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Indigenous Community ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Orang Asli ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Prevention Method

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections occurs via fecal-oral route. WHO has reported there are up to 90% of children from poor communities with inadequate hygiene and sanitation prone to at least one STH infection. In Malaysia, the indigenous community (Orang Asli) is the predominant communities prone to STH infections. Hence, this study was aimed to determine the prevalence of STHs infections among Orang Asli in Kampong Donglai Baru, Semenyih, Selangor. Questionnaires surveys were conducted to gather information on the risk factor associated with the Orang Asli community following with stool samples were collected from the villagers. Basic parasitology method, floatation technique was carried out to determine the type and burden of STHs. Total sample obtained from salt-sugar floatation method were sixty seven (n=67), with 64 (95.5%) were positive for STH infection. The prevalence of Trichuris trichiura was 85.9% (n=55) while Ascaris lumbricoides was 93.8% (n=60). Results shown majority of the villagers have double infection (79.7%, n=51). Several risk factors were found significantly associated (p<0.05) with T. trichiura infection such as age factors, education level and frequency of hand washing. However, those risk factors were no significant associated with A. lumbricoides  infection. The study showed a higher prevalence rate of STH infection predominantly by Trichuris trichiura and Ascaris lumbricoides within a small group of the Orang Asli community, hence further prevention method like administration of anthihelminthic drug is recommended.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Trichuris trichiura among the children of age under five years

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahmina Ahmed ◽  
Hamida Khanum ◽  
Anwar Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Infection ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Children Under 5

A total of 2880 stool samples of children (under 5 years old) were examined during January to June 2006. The rate of infection of Trichuris trichiura was 5.27%. The highest prevalence was 10.18%, among the children of 2-3 years and none (zero) among 0-1 years. The male children (6.11%) were more infected than the female (4.27%). The mixed infection of T. trichiura and Ascaris lumbricoides (26.31%) was higher than the T. trichiura and Giardia sp. (10.52%). The highest rate of infection (6.74%) was found in June and lowest in January (4%).Bangladesh J. Zool. 41(1): 97-103, 2013

scholarly journals Intestinal parasites, including Cryptosporidium species, in Iraqi patients with sickle-cell anaemia

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 345-349
Author(s):  
N. K. Mahdi ◽  
N. H. Ali
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Sickle Cell Anaemia ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Cryptosporidium Species ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Blastocystis Hominis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
First Time ◽  
Apparently Healthy

Stool samples were obtained from individuals admitted to three hospitals in Basra during November 1997-May 1998. Of 40 patients with sickle-cell anaemia, 25 [62.5%] had parasitic infections. In the apparently healthy comparison group, 26 of 175 individuals [14.8%] had intestinal parasitic infections, a statistically significant difference. The most common intestinal parasites isolated in the sickle-cell patients were Blastocystis hominis [36%] and Giardia lamblia [28%]. The isolation rate of Cryptosporidium species in sickle-cell patients [5%] was not significantly different from that in apparently healthy individuals [1.14%]. We report for the first time the isolation of Isospora belli from a sickle-cell patient in Iraq and the Mediterranean region.

scholarly journals [Prevalence of infection by intestinal parasites in north Lebanon: 1997-2001]

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-348
Author(s):  
M. Hamze ◽  
F. Dabboussi ◽  
K. Al Ali ◽  
L. Ourabi
Keyword(s):  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Giardia Lamblia ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
The Other ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
The North ◽  
Significant Difference

Wedetermined the prevalence of intestinal parasites in the north of Lebanon between 1997 and 2001. We analysed the parasitology records of 17126 patients and evidence of parasitic infections was found in 5 713 [33.35%] cases. There was no significant difference in prevalence for males or females for any of the parasites. The most prevalent parasites were Entamoeba coli [38.45%], Ascaris lumbricoides [37.14%], Giardia lamblia [15.39%], Ent. histolytica [4.57%] and Taenia sp. [3.3%]. A comparison between our data and results of previous studies in Lebanon in 1937, 1939, 1956, 1967 and 1993 showed an increase in the prevalence of A. lumbricoides and G. lamblia in the period 1997-2001, with less marked changes in the prevalence of the other parasites

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Hygiene and Morbidity Status among Tertiary Students: The Case of Kotebe Metropolitan University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Getachew Dagnew Gebreeyessus ◽  
Dessalew Berihun Adem
Keyword(s):  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status ◽  
Metropolitan University ◽  
Unfavorable Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Considerable fractions of the world’s diseases are communicable, of which over 60% are infectious. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of hygiene are very important to decrease these disease burdens especially in places like higher education institutions. This study is aimed at revealing the status and gaps on knowledge, attitude, and practice of hygiene among Kotebe Metropolitan University students. Alongside, morbidity records of the students’ clinic are reviewed. Sampled regular students who are boarding and who serve the students’ canteen are studied. The investigation applied a cross-sectional study design. A structured questionnaire is administered following a pretest, and the data collected are analyzed using “SPSS v.20.” The review on morbidity record showed that the leading infections so far are respiratory (47%), gastrointestinal (amoebiasis, giardiasis, and typhoid) (34%), and eye and skin infections (16%). Regarding the responses to the knowledge questions, 1451 (60.8%) were correct while 934 (39.2%) were incorrect. Concerning handwashing as knowledge question, significant difference (p≈0.00) existed between genders. Over 50% of the respondents do think parasitic infections typically amoeba is acquired not due to the contaminated vegetables, but rather they assume that such vegetables trigger those parasites already lodging in their gut. Above 60% of the respondents agreed that sharing drinking cups as a sign of affection as unfavorable attitude. In relation to that, the students’ attitude highly varies by gender. However, the responses on hygiene practice enquiries appear to be promising. Further, the students do some practice while not having the desired level of knowledge on hygiene. Generally, there is a considerable gap in the knowledge, attitude, and practice of hygiene among students.

scholarly journals The effect of albendazole toward anemia in children with soil-transmitted helminths infection in a remote and endemic area

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 293-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleha Sungkar ◽  
Fitry B.J. Tambunan ◽  
Meutia N. Gozali ◽  
Gladys Kusumowidagdo ◽  
Sri Wahdini
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Test ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Nutritional Disorder ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
Triple Dose

Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infections lead to nutritional disorder and anemia among children. Albendazole 400 mg is used to control STH, although it has a low cure rate for Trichuris trichiura. The effectiveness of albendazole could be increased by giving a dose of 400 mg for 3 consecutive days. The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of the triple-dose albendazole 400 mg course in decreasing STH and anemia prevalence.Methods: This study used an experimental comparative design conducted in July 2016 and January 2017 in Perobatang Village, Southwest Sumba, Indonesia. Children aged 1–15 years were asked to collect fecal samples to be examined using a Kato-Katz method. Hemoglobin level (Hb) was tested using a rapid test diagnostic strip. STH positive subjects were given 400 mg of albendazole for 3 days witnessed by the researchers. Six months after, the stool samples and Hb levels were re-examined (post-test).Results: From the 156 subjects examined (pretest), the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm were 65.4%, 55.8%, and 15.4%, respectively, and the prevalence of anemia was 71.2%. On post-test, the prevalence of A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, and hookworm decreased to 8.3%, 12.8%, and 0%, respectively, and the prevalence of anemia decreased to 25%. There was a significant difference in the prevalence of STH infection and anemia before and after the administration of triple-dose albendazole (p=0.001).Conclusion: The triple-dose albendazole is effective in reducing the prevalence of STH and anemia in children with STH infection.

The reliability of the current diagnostic methods for the identification of helminth eggs

Parasitology ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 44 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 300-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shooji Moriya
Keyword(s):  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Faecal Examination ◽  
Smear Examination ◽  
Concentration Technique ◽  
Helminth Eggs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hook Worm ◽  
Concentration Methods

1. On the assumption that the limit of significant difference is 1%, it is necessary, when concentration methods are not used, to repeat the faecal examination 3 times for the egg of Ascaris lumbricoides, 7 times for hook worm and 11 times for Trichuris trichiura in order to obtain the diagnostic results obtained by the acid-ether concentration technique using 3 g. of faeces.2. The coefficient of the identification by a single smear examination is 83·3% for eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides, 46·5% for hook-worm eggs and 33·6% for eggs of Trichuris trichiura.

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