Relation of Parasites in Soil with The Existence of Parasites on Farmer's Nails

Abstract

Worms is an infectious disease caused by parasitic worms that can endanger health. Worms that often infect and have a very detrimental impact are soil-borne worm infections or Soil-Transmitted Helminths. Soil-Transmitted Helminths still considered insignificant because it is considered not to cause harm or cause death. This study aims to determine the relationship of parasites in the soil with the presence of parasites on the nails of farmers Sumber Urip 1 Village Wonorejo, East Java, Indonesia. The research method was used observational analytic with a cross-sectional study design which involved 18 Sumber Urip 1 farmers in Wonorejo Village. The sampling technique used was Total Sampling. The bivariate analysis uses Pearson correlation with decision making using significant <0.01. The identification of parasites using the floating method in 18 soil samples contained 12 flattering pieces of hookworm larvae and roundworm eggs. While the results of parasite identification with sedimentation method in 18 nail samples of farmers, there are 11 positive hookworm larvae samples, i.e. Ancylostoma duodenale. The correlation test result showed a relationship between parasites in the soil and nails of Sumber Urip 1 farmers in Wonorejo village (significant as P < 0.01). The use of gloves and footwear (shoes) when working on agricultural land, wash hands with soap and brush nails so that dirt is lost, and consume worm medicine can prevent worms infection.

Infection of Soil-Transmitted Helminth among Mining Workers in Southeast Sulawesi

“…Research has shown a relationship between the use of personal protective equipment and the prevalence of worm infections, confirming the importance of using PPE (Baidowi et al, 2019). It will protect a person or isolate part or all of the body from potential workplace hazards of disease (Wikurendra et al, 2021). Incomplete use of PPE can allow infectious eggs or larvae to enter various body organs such as hands, feet, and mouth.…”

“…This fecal examination is the standard gold examination for diagnosing helminthiasis, as the STH worm group with such a life cycle is well suited to provide a supportive diagnosis using fecal examination materials (Mahartina et al, 2020;Steinbaum et al, 2017). However, according to previous studies, worm eggs can also be found in nail clipping examinations (Tuuk et al, 2020;Wikurendra et al, 2021). In addition, identifying a miner's worm parasitic eggs can be used to know if STH has contaminated the environment (Wikurendra et al, 2021).…”

“…However, according to previous studies, worm eggs can also be found in nail clipping examinations (Tuuk et al, 2020;Wikurendra et al, 2021). In addition, identifying a miner's worm parasitic eggs can be used to know if STH has contaminated the environment (Wikurendra et al, 2021). Several studies have examined soil helminth through feces or nails (Eyayu et al, 2022;Khan et al, 2022;Tuuk et al, 2020;Wikurendra et al, 2021), but there is still insufficient data for comparison examination of the two methods.…”

“…In addition, identifying a miner's worm parasitic eggs can be used to know if STH has contaminated the environment (Wikurendra et al, 2021). Several studies have examined soil helminth through feces or nails (Eyayu et al, 2022;Khan et al, 2022;Tuuk et al, 2020;Wikurendra et al, 2021), but there is still insufficient data for comparison examination of the two methods. Therefore, this study aimed to detect the prevalence and intensity of infections caused by parasitic worms by comparing nail and fecal examinations among mining workers.…”

Isolasi Jenis Cemaran Parasit pada Tanah

“…Penelitian Kofle et al (2017) di Bhaktapur menemukan cemaran parasit cacing di tanah 49,01% dengan Ascaris lumbricoides paling banyak diikuti Strongyloides stercoralis dan protozoa Giardia spp. Penelitian parasit di tanah dan keberadaan parasit pada kuku petani di desa Sumber Urip ditemukan 66,7% larva cacing tambang dan telur cacing nematoda, sedangkan 61,6% larva Ancylostoma duodenale pada kuku petani (Edza et al, 2021). Penelitian Paller dan Babia-Abion (2019) di Filipina menemukan bahwa penggunaan pupuk kandang dan air cucian mempunyai hubungan positif dengan cemaran parasit di dalam tanah.…”