Prevalence of Intestinal Protozoa Among Patients Attended to Atbara Teaching Hospital in April, 2017
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2017
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جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background:
Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections throughout the world. It is
estimated that some 3.5 billion people are affected, and that 450 million are ill as a result of these
infections, the majority being children
Rationale:
Helminthic infestation lead to nutritional deficiency and impaired physical developments which
will have negative consequences on cognitive function and learning ability.
Objective:
To detect prevalence of intestinal protozoa among hospital patient of Atbara teaching hospital.
Material and Method:
Descriptive, cross sectional study, stool specimens were collected from 30 patients attended to
Atbara teaching hospital and examined by wet preparation and concentration techniques.
Result:
56% of stool specimens examined were positive for intestinal protozoa
Conclusion:
Further studies are required with large sample size and long duration