Prevalence of Parasitic infestations in school going children
Journal Title: Pathology And Laboratory Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction and Aim : Over two billion people worldwide are affected by intestinal protozoa 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. Materials & Method : Gross examination of stool samples was followed by direct saline (0.9%) preparation & 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 165 students enrolled in this study, 8 were observed with different parasitic structures in their stool. The common parasitic infection in this study was Ancylostoma duodenale.
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Alpesh M. Maru, Killol Desai
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