A Preliminary Study of Intestinal Parasitic  Infection in a Tertiary Care Hospital of  Western UP, India

Kumar Deepesh; Malik Shrutikirti; Mohan Shivendra

Volume : II, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

A Preliminary Study of Intestinal Parasitic Infection in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Western UP, India

Kumar Deepesh, Malik Shrutikirti, Mohan Shivendra

Abstract :

Background: Parasitic infections are a major public health problem worldwide; particularly in the developing countries. Aims: The aim of this study ware to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among the patients. Material and Methods: A total of 692 stool samples were examined for Protozoa and Helminths infection by routine microscopy and Modified Ziehl-Neelsen stain. Results: In the study, Intestional parasitic infection is 16.8%. There are eight different type of parasite detected. The most common parasite identified were Entamoeba histolytica 49(42.24%), Giardia lamblia 28(24.13%), Ancylostoma duodenale 21(18.10%).The other Parasite detected as Strongyloides stercoralis 2(1.73%), Blastocystis hominis 2(1.73%), Isospora belli 1(0.86%) and Hymenolepis nana 1(0.86%) & Entamoeba coli 12(10.34%) also seen. Conclusion: It is need to develop effective diagnostic, prevention and control strategies including health education and environmental hygiene.