Parasitic infestations in pediatric patients

  • Dr. Praveenkumar Sindhur KVG Medical College Sullia, DK, Karnataka
  • Dr. Pooja Shah SBHGMC Dhule, Maharashtra
  • Dr. Sandesh KS Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, DK, Karnataka
  • Dr. Anish Singhal KVG Medical College, Sullia, DK, Karnataka, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2017.i03.02
Keywords: Parasitic Infestations, Pediatric, Ascaris, G. Lamblia

Abstract

Introduction: Parasitic infestation is the important cause of morbidity in children. It is regarded as serious public health problem as it may cause anaemia, growth retardation and abdominal symptoms.

Objectives: 1) To study the occurrence of parasitic infestation in pediatric patients at KVG Medical College, Sullia. 2) To study the age and sex wise distribution of parasitic infestation in above patients.

Material and methods: After obtaining IEC approval, patients were recruited from department of Pediatrics at KVG Medical College, Sullia. Informed consent from the patients/legal guardian or assent from the child aged over 7 years was obtained. Stool samples were collected and were subjected to saline and iodine mount.

Results: Out of total 580 samples collected, 112(19.31%) cases were positive for parasitic infection. 5-10 years age group was most commonly affected (54.46%) and males (67.86%) were more affected as compared to females (32.14%). Ascaris was seen in 27.68% cases, G.lamblia was seen in 23.21% cases and was most common protozoal parasite. Hookworm was seen in 17.86% cases, E.histolytica in 11.61% cases. S. stercolaris, C.parvum and Taenia was seen only in few cases.

Conclusion: Ascaris, Giardia and hookworms were the predominant intestinal parasites in our study. Proper hygiene should be maintained as they can be transferred through soil.

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Parasitic infestations in pediatric patients
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DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2017.i03.02
Published: 2017-03-31
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Dr. Praveenkumar Sindhur, Dr. Pooja Shah, Dr. Sandesh KS, & Dr. Anish Singhal. (2017). Parasitic infestations in pediatric patients. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 4(3), 207-210. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2017.i03.02
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