Open AccessOccurrence of Strongyloides stercoralis in rural areas adjacent to Dhaka city
Author(s) -
Laila Fahria,
Anwara Begum,
Mandira Mukutmoni
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bangladesh journal of zoology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2408-8455
pISSN - 0304-9027
DOI - 10.3329/bjz.v48i2.52371
Subject(s) - strongyloides stercoralis , veterinary medicine , personal hygiene , helminths , environmental health , biology , socioeconomics , medicine , immunology , family medicine , sociology
The present study was designed to investigate Strongyloides stercoralis infection in rural communities of Savar and Gazipur. A total of 160 stool samples were collected from the inhabitants of the study areas during December 2016 to November 2017. The samples were processed by direct smear, formol-ether concentration technique and Harada-Mori culture. The overall prevalence of S. stercoralis was 10.63%; 11% in Savar and 10% in Gazipur. The elderly people were more prone to S. stercoralis infection. No respondent belonging to age group of 11-20 years was found positive for infection. Poor educational status, inferior financial condition and inadequate hygiene practice were found as potential risk factors (P<0.05). Noticeable prevalence was observed among the respondents living in mud floored house (13.46%), irregular nail clippers (22.73%), bare footers (14.89%) and laborers (27.27%) in Savar. Prevalence was high among the respondents deprived of institutional education (17.86%) in Gazipur.
Bangladesh J. Zool. 48(2): 313-320, 2020