Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study
Intestinal parasitic infections are associated with morbidity and mortality worldwide. Data on prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection is sparse in rural Nigeria. Against this background, this study aimed at determining the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections within a four year period...
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| author | Bankole H. Oladeinde Richard Omoregie Mitsan Olley Ahamdi J. Anunibe Ikponmwosa Odia |
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| description | Intestinal parasitic infections are associated with morbidity and mortality worldwide. Data on prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection is sparse in rural Nigeria. Against this background, this study aimed at determining the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections within a four year period in the rural community of Okada, Edo State, Nigeria. Fecal samples obtained from 1528 patients (consisting of 740 males and 788 females) presenting with signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis at the Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada were examined for presence of ova, cyst and trophozoites of parasites using standard methods. Patient’s age ranged from 6 months to 73 years. Study was conducted between 2007 and 2010. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections increased significantly (P=0.003) from 14.7% in 2007 to 22.5% in 2010. In the study period, gender did not affect the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection (P>0.05). Patients within <1-10 years had significantly higher prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection. <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> was the most predominant parasitic agent, while <em>Schistosoma japonicum</em> was the least prevalent. With respect to parasite, males were observed to have consistently higher prevalence of <em>Entamoeba histolytica</em> infection. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was observed to significantly increase from 2007 to 2010. Age was a risk factor for acquiring intestinal parasitic infection. <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> was the most predominant parasitic agent in all years of study. Control and prevention measures are advocated. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fb6fc0c451bc4854b22dbc39977bd9092024-04-03T17:28:46ZengPAGEPress PublicationsHealthcare in Low-resource Settings2281-78242014-08-012110.4081/hls.2014.18913813Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective studyBankole H. Oladeinde0Richard Omoregie1Mitsan Olley2Ahamdi J. Anunibe3Ikponmwosa Odia4Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, Igbinedion University, OkadaSchool of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin CityDepartment of Pathology, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, OkadaDepartment of Pathology, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, OkadaInstitute of Laser Fever Research and Control, Irrua Specialist Hospital, IrruaIntestinal parasitic infections are associated with morbidity and mortality worldwide. Data on prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection is sparse in rural Nigeria. Against this background, this study aimed at determining the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections within a four year period in the rural community of Okada, Edo State, Nigeria. Fecal samples obtained from 1528 patients (consisting of 740 males and 788 females) presenting with signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis at the Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada were examined for presence of ova, cyst and trophozoites of parasites using standard methods. Patient’s age ranged from 6 months to 73 years. Study was conducted between 2007 and 2010. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections increased significantly (P=0.003) from 14.7% in 2007 to 22.5% in 2010. In the study period, gender did not affect the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection (P>0.05). Patients within <1-10 years had significantly higher prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection. <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> was the most predominant parasitic agent, while <em>Schistosoma japonicum</em> was the least prevalent. With respect to parasite, males were observed to have consistently higher prevalence of <em>Entamoeba histolytica</em> infection. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was observed to significantly increase from 2007 to 2010. Age was a risk factor for acquiring intestinal parasitic infection. <em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> was the most predominant parasitic agent in all years of study. Control and prevention measures are advocated.http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/hls/article/view/1891intestinal parasite, rural community, Nigeria |
| spellingShingle | Bankole H. Oladeinde Richard Omoregie Mitsan Olley Ahamdi J. Anunibe Ikponmwosa Odia Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study Healthcare in Low-resource Settings intestinal parasite, rural community, Nigeria |
| title | Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study |
| title_full | Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study |
| title_fullStr | Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study |
| title_short | Intestinal parasitic infections in Okada rural community, Edo State, Nigeria: a four year retrospective study |
| title_sort | intestinal parasitic infections in okada rural community edo state nigeria a four year retrospective study |
| topic | intestinal parasite, rural community, Nigeria |
| url | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/hls/article/view/1891 |
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