Prevalence Of Parasitic Infestations In School Going Children
Parasitic Infestations In School Going Children
Keywords:
Prevalence, School going children, E.histolytica, A.duodenaleAbstract
Background and Aim: Over two billion people worldwide are affected by intestinal protozoans and helminths. Intestinal helminthic infestations are most common among school-age children and tend to be of high intensity in this age group. These diseases can affect child development, educational achievement, reproductive health, and social and economic development. Aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of parasitic infestation in school going children between 5 years to 12 years of age. Methodology: Macroscopic examination of stool samples was followed by direct saline (0.9%) preparation & for ova iodine preparation. Mounted wet saline (0.9%) and iodine preparations were examined under microscope using x10 and x40 objective lens. Concentration method with saturated salt solution was done in all the samples collected. Statistical analysis has been used. Results and Conclusion: Out of all 85 students enrolled in this study, 4 were observed with different parasitic structures in their stool. The common parasitic infection in this study was Cyst of Entamoebahistolytica and eggs of Ancylostomaduodenale. [Makwana H NJIRM 2015; 6(6):39-42]
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