STUDY OF A NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASE (NTD): STRONGYLOIDES STERCORALIS AND ITS ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN AHODA-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Strongyloides stercoralis infection is very dangerous in immunocompromised individuals and those cases receiving corticosteroid therapy. Prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis infection and associated risk factors among schoolchildren in Ahoada- East Local Government Area, Rivers State were investigated between May and July 2015. Three hundred and seventy stool samples from pupils in nine primary schools in the study area were examined for the presence of Strongyloides stercoralis larvae using direct smear and Baermann techniques on two stool samples collected over two consecutive days. A structured child questionnaire was used to assess the association of Strongyloides stercoralis infection with sociodemographic and socioeconomic variables. The data collected were analyzed using Chisquare test and logistic regression. Thirteen (3.5%) stool samples were found positive for Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Males had a higher rate of infection than females in all age groups examined. Pupils between 11 – 13 years had the highest infection (69.2%) among the age groups. Upata clan had the highest rate of infection (5.2%) among the clans investigated and had the highest parasite (11.6%) following soil analysis. Poor sanitary habit, non-use of footwear and lack of latrine at home were the key factors identified with this infection. This study stands as baseline information for further investigation on Strongyloides stercoralis infection in Rivers State. Awareness programs on sanitary and good hygiene among children, regular de-worming exercise mostly at the primary school level and legislation against indiscriminate faeces disposal are recommended.
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Dr. Eze N. C.
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