Intestinal parasitic infections among patients referred to hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, southern Iran: a retrospective study in pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic

Teimouri, Aref; Alimi, Rasoul; Farsi, Samaneh; Mikaeili, Fattaneh

doi:10.1007/s11356-021-18192-w

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“…Findings from the current study are compared with the only two studies published from our region covering a similar study period; one from Saudi Arabia and the other one from Iran [7,8] In both studies, a reduction in the overall prevalence of parasite was noted in the postcovid period, similar to our findings. The data from Saudi Arabia showed an estimated overall prevalence reduction from 26.6% in the pre-covid to 16.5% in the post-covid period, also noting decreases in the types of parasites as follows: B. hominis (6.9% vs. 3.6%), E. coli (5.8% vs. 0.2%), E. histolytica (3.2% vs. 1.8%), and G. lamblia (5.7% vs. 3.2%) [7].…”

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“…The data from Saudi Arabia showed an estimated overall prevalence reduction from 26.6% in the pre-covid to 16.5% in the post-covid period, also noting decreases in the types of parasites as follows: B. hominis (6.9% vs. 3.6%), E. coli (5.8% vs. 0.2%), E. histolytica (3.2% vs. 1.8%), and G. lamblia (5.7% vs. 3.2%) [7]. In Iran, the pre vs post covid prevalence was 5.8% vs 2.8% [8]. Worth noting that in both studies, the prevalence of parasites was lower compared to ours.…”

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

El Achkar,

Ghandour,

Farran

et al. 2023

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a major medical and public health problem, especially in developing countries. This study aimed at comparing the prevalence and types of IPI during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemics, and with data reported in Lebanon a decade ago. Methodology: Stool specimen results from a total of 4,451 and 4,158 patients were examined using the concentration method during the pre-covid (2017-2018) and post-covid (2020-2021) pandemic periods, respectively. Demographic information related to patient’s age and gender was recorded. Results: The overall positive detected parasites among the total tested in these two periods were 589 (13.2%) and 310 (7.5%), respectively. The protozoa accounted for most parasites (e.g., Blastocystis hominis, Entamoeba coli (E. coli), Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia). Only B. hominis and E. coli showed significant differences; B. hominis was more prevalent in the post-covid period (33.5%) whereas E. coli in the pre-covid phase (44.5%). Among gender, E. histolytica was higher in males during the post-covid period (13.3% vs. 6.3%). Regarding age, adults (between 26 and 55 years) had the highest prevalence, with a noticeable decrease among the elderly in the post-covid time. Compared to the previous decade, the prevalence of B. hominis and E. coli remained higher, and that of E. histolytica and G. lamblia was almost the same. Conclusions: These findings indicate an overall reduction in the prevalence of IPI during the post-covid period, though IPIs persistence remains high. This highlights the need for enhancing public health awareness efforts to improve hygiene and sanitation to reduce parasitic prevalence in Lebanon.

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

El Achkar,

Ghandour,

Farran

et al. 2023

J Infect Dev Ctries

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“… 14 However, the overall finding in the current study considerable higher than those previously reported studies in different location of Ethiopia; 6.23% in Bale Robe, 15 9.3% in Mojo, 16 16.6% in Bale Goba, 17 16.65% in Wonago, 18 20.6% in Jimma, 19 and 27.3% in Debre Tabor. 20 Moreover, overall finding of the present study also considerable higher than studies conducted in Ghana (10%), 21 Saudi Arabia (0.5%), 22 Iran (4.4%), 23 Nepal (15.17%), 24 India (7.6%). 25 On the other hand, it was lower than other reports in Ethiopia; 41.3% in Gondar, 26 45.6% in Gondar, 27 47.9% in Hawassa, 28 53.3% in Dembia, 29 and Tanzania 57.1%.…”

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Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Patients Who Visited Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital’s Emergency Department Over a Six-Year Period, Woldia, Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Rega¹,

Melese²,

Geteneh³

et al. 2022

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Background Despite ongoing intensive public health intervention efforts, intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a major public health problem in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Having updated epidemiological data focusing on the top common IPIs that cause emergency visits is crucial for implementing area-specific and evidence-based intervention strategies. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of IPIs in Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital’s (WCSH) emergency laboratory over a six-year period. Methods An institutional-based retrospective study was conducted to assess the prevalence of IPIs over a six-year period (2014–2019) using a recorded saline wet-mount stool sample examination result in the laboratory logbook at WCSH’s emergency department. Results In this study, of the total of 11,281 clinically suspected individuals who were requested for stool sample examination, 3908 (34.6%) individuals were diagnosed with IPs. The majority of confirmed cases were caused by protozoan parasites (32.9%), followed by helminth infections (1.7%). A slight fluctuating trend in the prevalence of IPs was observed in the six-year study period, with the highest prevalence documented in the year of 2014 (41.3%) and the lowest in 2017 (28.0%). Entamoeba histolytica/dispar and Giardia lamblia accounts for 95% of the IPs. The prevalence of protozoan infection was significantly higher in females ( p -value = 0.0101), while H. nana ( p -value =0.0138) and E. vermicularis ( p -value = 0.0201) infections were higher in males. The highest and the lowest IP prevalence were reported in the age groups of 45–54 years (40%) and under five years (25.6%), respectively. Conclusion and Recommendations In the study area, nearly one-third of patients with emergency visits due to gastrointestinal symptoms were infected with IPs. This underlines the severity of the problem in the study area, which requires a collaborative effort of concerned bodies to minimize the burden of IP to the level where it is no longer a public health threat.

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“…Intestinal parasitic infections remain a major health challenge in the Global South [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that about 688 million adolescent girls and women of reproductive age reside in areas with intestinal worm endemicity [ 1 , 4 ].…”

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Factors Associated with Deworming Medication Utilization among Pregnant Women in Benin: Evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey

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Deworming medication utilization is a useful strategy to reduce the burden of anemia among pregnant women. Yet, we know very little about the prevalence and correlates of deworming medication utilization among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa, including Benin. To address this void in the literature, we used the 2017–18 Benin Demographic and Health Survey and applied logistic regression analysis to explore the demographic, socioeconomic, and healthcare factors associated with deworming medication utilization in Benin. We found that deworming medication coverage was 65% at the national level. We observed that women aged 35–49 years were less likely to use deworming medication compared to those aged 15–24 years (OR = 0.79, p < 0.01). Compared to Christian women, Muslim women (OR = 0.70, p < 0.01) and women of other religions (OR = 0.51, p < 0.01) were also less likely to use deworming medication. Moreover, women with lower levels of education and household wealth, as well as unemployed women, were less likely to use deworming medication in comparison to their educated, richer, and employed counterparts. Women who visited ANC fewer than eight times were also less likely to use deworming medication compared to their counterparts who did so eight times or more (OR = 0.65, p < 0.001). Based on these findings, we discussed several implications for policymakers.

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Intestinal parasitic infections among patients referred to hospitals affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, southern Iran: a retrospective study in pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 12 publications

References 41 publications

Prevalence of intestinal parasites during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

Prevalence of intestinal parasites during pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic at a tertiary care center in Lebanon

Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Patients Who Visited Woldia Comprehensive Specialized Hospital’s Emergency Department Over a Six-Year Period, Woldia, Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Factors Associated with Deworming Medication Utilization among Pregnant Women in Benin: Evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey

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