Study of epidemiological and clinical profile of worm infestation among preschool age children attending Anganwadi of urban and rural areas of Sangli district
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: The incidence of parasitic infestation is worldwide. Intestinal parasitic infestation is much more common problem in children. In India accurate data is unavailable. This study intended to find out the incidence of various parasitic infestations in preschool children and to find out the effects of nutritional status and epidemiological and clinical profile. Material and Methods: The Descriptive Cross Sectional Study was carried out during September 2010 to May 2012, among preschool children from urban slum and rural locality. Total 450 urban and 420 rural Anganwadi children were selected for study. General information of children collected and thorough physical examination done to see symptoms and signs related to worm infestation. Stool samples were collected and carried to the laboratory. Results: Out of 870 children 399 (45.8%) were positive for parasitic infestation. Among them 375 (93.98%) were with single and 34 (6.9%) were infested with double parasites. Entamoebahistolytica and Ascarislumbricoides was the commonest combination observed (5.61 %). Worm Infestation among mixed diet consuming children is significantly more than vegetarian children. Prevalence of worm infestation was more as the grade of malnutrition increases and in 3-5 yrs of age. Those having symptoms of abdominal pain, H/o passing worms and loose stools only 32.3 % had worm infestation. 13.76 % children with anemia and 3.5 % children with skin manifestation had worm infestation. Conclusion: As incidences of worm infestation in urban and rural areas and in the age group of 3 -5 years were higher and many of them were asymptomatic , high suspicion and periodic deworming in all the preschool children is the main key to treat the worm infestation effectively.
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Suresh K Kumbhar, Renuka S Ashtekar, Satish D Ashtekar
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