Open AccessEpidemiology of intestinal schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis among primary school children in Gorgora, Northwest Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Zinaye Tekeste,
Yeshambel Belyhun,
Amare Gebrehiwot,
Beyene Moges,
Meseret Workineh,
Getnet Ayalew,
Misganaw Mandefro,
Afework Kassu
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
asian pacific journal of tropical disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.208
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 2222-1808
DOI - 10.1016/s2222-1808(13)60013-4
Subject(s) - ascaris lumbricoides , trichuris trichiura , helminthiasis , schistosomiasis , deworming , helminths , schistosoma mansoni , environmental health , veterinary medicine , epidemiology , trichuriasis , medicine , ascariasis , immunology
Objective: To assess the prevalence and intensity of intestinal schistosomiasis and soil\udtransmitted helminthiasis among primary school children in Gorgora, Northwest Ethiopia.\udMethods: A cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out in Gorgora primary school\udin Northwest Ethiopia from November to December 201 0. Stool sample was collected from\ud326 children (170 male and 156 female) and examined by Kato-Katz technique for intestinal\udschistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminth infection. Results: A total of 120 children (56 males\udand 64 females) were positive for single or multiple parasitic infection. Four helminth parasite\udspecies were identified and the most prevalent was Ascaris lumbricoides (A. lumbricoides) (16.60%),\udfollowed by Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) (10.10%), hookworm (5.50%) and Trichuris trichiura\ud(T. trichiura) (4.60%). Furthermore, 1.84%, 2.76% and 2.45% of the study participants were coinfected with Hookworm & A. lumbricoides, A. lumbricoides & S. mansoni and A. lumbricoides\ud& T. trichiura, respectively. Conclusions: The high prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis\udand soil-transmitted helminthiasis observed in the study area shows the need of integrated\udcontrol programme including periodic deworming, improving sanitation and access to clean\udwater, appropriate health education and environmental measures to have a lasting impact on\udtransmission