A Survey on Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Infections in Patients Referred to the Public Hospital in Khoy, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran, 2014 - 2016

Abstract

Background: Intestinal parasites are one of the most important human infections in many tropical and sub-tropical areas. Objectives:The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and their association with some demographic factors in patients referred to the Ghamar Bani Hashem hospital Khoy, West Azarbaijan province. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2014 to March 2016. Stool samples of 5610 patients referred to the Ghamar Bani Hashem hospital were examined using the formalin-ether concentration and direct smear methods. Determination of intestinal parasites was based on the morphological characteristics of the parasites. The scotch tape method was used for detection of Enterobius vermicularis ova in 133 suspected individuals. Microscopic results were recorded and analyzed.

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“…Some studies have shown that males are at greater risk of developing protozoan infections 18,24 and other studies indicated females were affected than males, 42,43 while other studies have showed comparable prevalence. 19,23 But, the present study indicated that occurrence of protozoan infections (E. histolytica complex and G. duodenalis) was higher in females than males.…”

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