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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Association of Medical Microbiology
ISSN: 0255-0857
EISSN: 0255-0857
Vol. 25, No. 4, 2007, pp. 398-400
Bioline Code: mb07108
Full paper language: English
Document type: Short Communication
Document available free of charge

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 25, No. 4, 2007, pp. 398-400

 en Helminthic infestation in children of Kupwara district: A prospective study
Wani, S. A.; Ahmad, F.; Zargar, S. A.; Fomda, B. A.; Ahmad, Z. & Ahmad, P.

Abstract

The present study deals with the investigation of the frequency of intestinal helminth parasites in children of Kupwara, Kashmir, India. Three hundred and twelve children in the age group of 4-15 years were examined for different intestinal helminths in three schools located in rural areas. Two hundred and twenty two of 312 (71.15%) tested positive for various intestinal helminths. The various helminth parasites included Ascaris lumbricoides check for this species in other resources , Trichuris trichiura check for this species in other resources , Enterobius vermicularis check for this species in other resources and Taenia saginata check for this species in other resources . By far, the highest frequency of 69.23% (216/312) was noted for Ascaris lumbricoides followed by Trichuris trichiura 30.76% (96/312), Enterobius vermicularis 7.69% (24/312) and Taenia saginata 7.69% (24/312). Single infection was found in 33.65% (105/312) and mixed infection was seen in 37.5% (117/312) children. This study emphasizes the need for improved environmental conditions, i.e., clean water supplies, enhanced sanitation and chemotherapy of school-age children in rural areas.

Keywords
Helminths, school children

 
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