Fecal Occult Blood Test and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infection

Wakid, Majed H.

doi:10.1155/2010/434801

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“…Results of this study indicated similar previous observations that there was no significant association between intestinal parasitic infection and positive FOB, but were inconsistent with another investigation [28][29][30].…”

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Prevalence of Enteroparasites Among Non-Saudis in Bahrah, Saudi Arabia

Wakid

2020

Cureus

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Background Enteroparasitic infections in tropical and subtropical regions of the world are among the most common diseases. The majority of the cases may show no symptoms; however, many untreated cases may experience severe complications. The recent substantial economic development in Saudi Arabia has resulted in an inflow of millions of workers with intestinal parasitic infection, from highly endemic countries, mainly from Asia and Africa. Objective This cross-sectional study aimed to assess for the first time the prevalence and associated factors of intestinal parasitic infestation among non-Saudi residents in Bahrah, western region, Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods A total of 355 stool samples were collected from participants included in this study for several examinations of intestinal parasites. In addition, questionnaires including personal data, sociodemographic data, personal hygiene, health habits and other factors were used. Results The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among non-Saudi workers in the present study was 22.3%, and the prevalence of protozoan infection was higher than helminth infection. Most of the workers were from Asian countries and were prevalent with Trichuris trichiura, Blastocystis hominis, Endolimax nana and Ascaris lumbricoides. Single intestinal infections were among 86% of the infected cases. The main significant factors associated with intestinal parasitic infections were personal hygiene practices (such as proper handwashing before meals and after using the toilet), source of drinking water and type of living accommodation. Conclusion Intestinal parasites were slightly more prevalent among non-Saudi workers in Bahrah. There is a need for public health awareness programs to prevent spreading of the infections.

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Prevalence of Enteroparasites Among Non-Saudis in Bahrah, Saudi Arabia

Wakid

2020

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“…The present study demonstrated that positive test occult blood test during routine analysis was correlated with the intestinal parasitic infection. However, as test occult blood test is widely used in Nepal, more awareness for the public about importance of restricting some foods and drugs intake prior fecal occult blood test is needed and our result with occult blood test is consistent with the Wakid et al, 11. In this study, the overall prevalence of intestinal parasites among village school children was 31.13%, which is consistent with the findings of Wadood et al, and Tadesse 10.…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among School Children of Dadeldhura District, Nepal

Tiwari

Chaudhary

Adhikari

et al. 2019

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Intestinal parasitic infestations are a common finding in the developing world, however, the patterns of parasitic distribution and rates are different elsewhere. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infestation and chemical analysis of stool sample of the school children of age group 4-12 years in Dadeldhura district, far western region of Nepal. Out of 530 stool samples, 165 (31.13%) were found to be intestinal parasites positive. Among the total parasites, Hymenolepsis nana (46.56%) and Giardia lamblia (7.47%) were found in high prevalence as helmiths and protozoa respectively. Among the total stool samples 159 (30%) showed positive occult blood test. The prevalence of parasitic infection was found high in the children of age group 4-6 years (38.18%) than others though the result was not significant statistically (P>0.05). Highest prevalence of parasites was found in those not following the hygienic conditions (36.17%) than those following (18.83%). Similarly, high proportion of the parasites were found in children having gastrointestinal symptoms (49.23%) than in children without the gastrointestinal symptoms (13.70%) though the result was not significant statistically (P>0.05). The study showed the children using the water directly from the source had higher prevalence of parasites (32.13%) than those using treated water (14.28%). This study presents the high prevalence of stool parasites in school going children of Dadeldhura district.

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“…The prevalence was 13.3% in India [ 20 ], 32.0 – 41.5% in Palestine [ 21 ], 8.8% in Iran [ 22 ], 57.9% in Iraq [ 23 ], 10.2% in Qatar [ 24 ], 64.4% in Sudan [ 25 ], 7.7% in UAE [ 26 ], and 58.7% in Yemen [ 27 ]. However in KSA, the prevalence rate was 27.2% in Al-Ahsa [ 28 ], 47.01% in Jeddah [ 29 ], 6.2% in Makkah [ 30 ], 8.4% in Tabuk [ 31 ], and 2.3 – 39.7% in Riyadh [ 15 , 32 – 34 ]. The much lower prevalence of infection during this study, compared to the previous studies particularly in Riyadh region, could be explained in one hand to the fact that most of the examined patients were Saudi citizens and most of them urban dwellers with a high socioeconomic status.…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients of King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia: A 5-Year Retrospective Study

Amer

Al-Malki

Waly

et al. 2018

Journal of Parasitology Research

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This study is a retrospective analysis of the recorded intestinal parasitic infections for in- and outpatients visiting King Fahd Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2013 to 2017. In this study, a total of 5987 in- and outpatient were examined for intestinal parasitic infection. 30 patients out of 5987 were infected with 6 species of intestinal parasites with prevalence rate 0.5%. These parasites were Entamoeba histolytica (P = 0.27%), Cryptosporidium sp. (P = 0.1%), Giardia lamblia (P = 0.07%), Trichuris trichiura (P = 0.03%), Hymenolepis nana (P = 0.02%), and Chilomastix mesnili (P = 0.02%). The prevalence of infection in both males and females was 0.38% and 0.58%, respectively. Also, the prevalence of infection in different years and age groups as well as different seasons was provided. Intestinal parasitic infections are still a public health problem in Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia. Updating the epidemiologic survey of these parasites at regular intervals using the appropriate statistical methods is necessary to develop effective prevention and control strategies.

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Fecal Occult Blood Test and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infection

Cited by 18 publications

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Prevalence of Enteroparasites Among Non-Saudis in Bahrah, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of Enteroparasites Among Non-Saudis in Bahrah, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among School Children of Dadeldhura District, Nepal

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients of King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia: A 5-Year Retrospective Study

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