Prevalence of Giardiasis among children in childcare centers in Kermanshah, Iran

Faraji, Reza; Ahmadian, Fereshte; Javadi, Gholamreza; Barshahi, Parisa Mohamadi

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20150258

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“…The findings are in accordance with those of Chaudary et al [25], found that the children in rural areas were more infected than the children from urban areas, however the difference was nonsignificant. Faraji et al [26], and Opara et al [27], found that the rural children were more infected than urban children.…”

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Giardiasis among Children in District Anantnag of Kashmir Valley, India

Abdullah¹,

Tak²,

Ahmad³

et al. 2016

J Gastro Hepato Dis

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The present study aims to determine the prevalence of giardiasis among different age groups, sexes and rural/urban categories of children in district Anantnag of Kashmir valley and to find out the risk factors associated with it. A total of 268 samples were collected out of which 8.2% were found to be positive for giardiasis. The prevalence rate was significantly higher in case of male children (10.4%) than in females (6.29%). The prevalence rate was highest in the age group of 5-8 years (13.7%) and least in the age group of 13-15 years (3.88%). The difference in prevalence rate among different age groups was statistically significant. Rural urban comparison showed that children in rural areas (9.87%) were more infected than the children in urban areas (6.03%). Source of drinking water, defecation site, education of mother and personal hygiene proved to be important factors which influenced the prevalence rates among children.

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confidence: 97%

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Giardiasis among Children in District Anantnag of Kashmir Valley, India

Abdullah¹,

Tak²,

Ahmad³

et al. 2016

J Gastro Hepato Dis

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“…Humans are considered as the most significant reservoir hosts for human giardiasis (Adam 2001;Al-Mekhlafi et al 2013), with outbreaks occasionally occurring due to mass exposure to insanitry water and food containing cysts of the parasite and direct contact with infected individuals, particularly in child care centers (Gholami et al 2016). Giardiasis is of particular concern in developing countries with a prevalence ranging from 20 to 60% compared to 2-7% in industrialized countries (Faraji et al 2015;Yakoob et al 2005). In Iran, the prevalence of the disease was reported 14.7% (Fakhar et al 2014).…”

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Spatial distribution of Giardia lamblia infection among general population in Mazandaran Province, north of Iran

et al. 2018

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is the most prevalent intestinal parasites of humans in Iran and other in the world although information on geographical distribution of giardiasis plays significant role in identifying communities at high risk, little attention has been paid to study human giardiasis using geographical information system. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to determine temporal and spatial patterns of human giardiasis distribution to identify possible high risk areas and seasons in northern Iran. A total of 4788 people referred to health centers in the Mazandaran Province of northern Iran were surveyed January to December 2015. From each person stool sample and questionnaire with socio-demographic data were collected. infection was diagnosed using direct wet mount, formalin ether concentration and trichrome staining. The results were analyzed using Moran Local Indicators of spatial association and geographically weighted regression. The overall prevalence of infection was 4.6% (222/4788), and was significantly higher among those aged 5-9 years compared to their older peers ( < 0.0001). Our data showed a significant dependency between the prevalence of and age, job, residence, season and height from the sea ( < 0.0001). The results of this study provided a precise and specific spatial and temporal pattern of human giardiasis distribution in the Mazandaran Province, Iran. These evidences should be considered for proper control of disease decisions and strategies.

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“…Giardia lamblia infections in Saudi Arabia were reported to be prevalent more in children under five years old (Shalaby et al, 2011). In Iran, prevalence of Giardia lambliasis among children reported highest in children 4-6 years and lowest for children 0-2 years (Faraji et al, 2015). Also, in other study for diarrheic children; found Assemblage B., B-IV and B-III predominant prevalence over Assemblage A.…”

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Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia Epidemiology in Middle Eastern Countries: study of the proliferation problem in the aquatic environment

Khan

Morabet²,

Khan

et al. 2021

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The aim is to present a summarized study of the available literature on Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia for Middle Eastern countries, in order to identify trends in human cryptosporidiosis and childhood morbidity, and to raise awareness among residents. This is necessary in order to address the gap in preventive measures required to mitigate the overall effect attributed to associated illness and its impact in the already water stressed Middle Eastern countries. To assess seroprevalence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia in Middle Eastern countries systematic review was carried out based on online articles published from 2010-2018. PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, World Bank and WHO report and scientific database were explored. The current study highlights the existing subsequent epidemiology, its seroprevalence distribution, genetic diversity across Middle Eastern countries since 2009. This study therefore will provide the platform for future research work and development in comprehending Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia epidemiology in Middle Eastern countries. It was found that lack of awareness, personal hygiene and sanitation facilities, poverty, indiscriminate eating habits are favourable infestation conditions for Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia infections. The prevalence for both Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia, is higher in developing countries as compared to developed countries. The originality is that it is the only study of its kind in the region, as such studies are still lacking in Middle East countries as compared to other European, Asian, American continents and countries.

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Prevalence of Giardiasis among children in childcare centers in Kermanshah, Iran

Cited by 6 publications

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Giardiasis among Children in District Anantnag of Kashmir Valley, India

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Giardiasis among Children in District Anantnag of Kashmir Valley, India

Spatial distribution of Giardia lamblia infection among general population in Mazandaran Province, north of Iran

Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia Epidemiology in Middle Eastern Countries: study of the proliferation problem in the aquatic environment

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