Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Other Parasites among HIV/AIDS Patients with on-ART Attending Dilla Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

Alemu, Fekadu Mazengia

doi:10.4172/2155-6113.1000345

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“…Three individuals with CD + 4 count less than 200 cells/mm 3 were infected with B. hominis (n = 3) and C. parvum (n = 1). This study is in corroboration with similar findings already documented in similar settings [18192021222324252627]. In a related study, a 13.3% prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections was recorded among HIV infected individuals with significant high rate of microsporidians and coccidians associated with CD + 4 counts below 200 cells/mm 3 [28].…”

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Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections and Immunological Status of HIV/AIDS Coinfected Individuals in Nigeria

Udeh

Obiezue

Okafor

et al. 2019

Annals of Global Health

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Background: Parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract is one of the highest causes of morbidity and mortality among HIV infected individuals. This is due to the colonization of the intestinal tract by parasites influenced by induced enteropathy caused by HIV infection. CD + 4 t-lymphocytes count is a marker of the immune status of HIV infected individuals. Objective: This study investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections among HIV coinfected individuals in relation to their immunological status. Methods: CD + 4 t-lymphocytes count was determined using fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) count system. Parasitological examination of faecal samples was conducted using direct wet mount, modified Z-N and Giemsa stain techniques. All prepared slides were examined under x10 and x40 objectives. Findings: Out of the 891 HIV seropositive participants on antiretroviral therapy that were studied, 641 (71.9%) had CD + 4 counts equals to or greater than 500 cells/mm 3 . All other seropositive participants had CD + 4 counts below 500 cells/mm 3 . Gastrointestinal parasitic infections were recorded in 187 (20.9%) seropositive participants, with females (n = 108, 12.1%) having more infections than males. Multiple gastrointestinal parasitic infections were recorded in 28 (3.1%) seropositive participants. Out of the 150 seronegative participants, 79 (52.7%) of them had at least one gastrointestinal parasitic infection. Female seronegative participants also accounted for higher infection rate (n = 42, 28.0%) than males (n = 37, 24.7%). Multiple infections were also recorded in 18 (12.0%) seronegative individuals. The overall prevalence rate of infection between both positive and negative individuals was 25.5%. There was statistical significant difference in the infections of Cryptosporidium parvum (p < 0.003), Cyclospora cayetanensis (p < 0.011) and Cystoisospora belli (p < 0.011) between HIV seropositive and HIV seronegative individuals. Also, there was statistical significant difference in the infections of hook worm (p < 0.002) and Trichuris trichiura (p < 0.020) between seronegative and seropositive individuals. Gastrointestinal parasitic infection rate was significantly higher among seropositive participants with CD + 4 counts between 200 and 350 cells/mm 3 (n = 109, 58.3%). Conclusion: The study shows that HIV infected individuals continue to experience gastrointestinal infections even with antiretroviral treatment, especially those with CD + 4 counts below 350 cells/mm 3 . Health care...

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Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections and Immunological Status of HIV/AIDS Coinfected Individuals in Nigeria

Udeh

Obiezue

Okafor

et al. 2019

Annals of Global Health

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“…Globally two billion individuals were infected with intestinal parasites; of these majorities were children in resourcelimited areas [2,3]. World Health Organization estimated 800-1000 million cases of Ascariasis, 700-900 million of Hookworm infection, 500 millions of Trichuriasis, 200 million of Giardiasis and 500 million of Entamoeba histolytica worldwide [4].…”

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in St. Marry Hospital, Axum, Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Feleke¹

2017

J Trop Dis

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“…Cryptosporidium species infection is common in many developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa due to poor sanitation, poor hygiene and unavailability of safe drinking water [8,9]. It was previously considered non-pathogenic or with transient pathogenic potential in immune-competent individuals, but nowadays becoming aggressive and cause debilitating illness in HIV/AIDS patients [10].…”

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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium species among HIV/AIDS patients in Sub Saharan Africa; Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Awulachew¹,

Diriba²,

Gemede³

et al. 2020

J HIV Clin Sci Res

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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Other Parasites among HIV/AIDS Patients with on-ART Attending Dilla Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

Cited by 7 publications

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Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections and Immunological Status of HIV/AIDS Coinfected Individuals in Nigeria

Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections and Immunological Status of HIV/AIDS Coinfected Individuals in Nigeria

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in St. Marry Hospital, Axum, Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

Prevalence of Cryptosporidium species among HIV/AIDS patients in Sub Saharan Africa; Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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