THE SPECTRA OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTIONS AFFECTING PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE CENTER IN WESTERN UTTAR PRADESH

PREM PRAKASH MISHRA; ANIL KUMAR; DEEPAK UPADHYAY; AMIT GARG; SHRISTI SHARMA

doi:10.22159/ajpcr.2021.v14i6.41467

Authors

PREM PRAKASH MISHRA Department of Microbiology, LLRM Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
ANIL KUMAR Department of Microbiology, LLRM Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
DEEPAK UPADHYAY Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
AMIT GARG Department of Microbiology, LLRM Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
SHRISTI SHARMA Department of Microbiology, LLRM Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/ajpcr.2021.v14i6.41467

Keywords:

Parasitic, Hookworm, Giardia lamblia, Coccidian, Modified Z-N staining

Abstract

Objective: Intestinal parasitic infection is a burgeoning health issue, especially in developing countries owing to low socioeconomic conditions, poor sanitation, poor personal hygiene, and lack of access to potable drinking water. This study aims to determine the prevalence of different intestinal parasites among the patients.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 470 patients attending our hospital from October 2018 to September 2019. Specimens were collected and examined macroscopically and microscopically using concentration methods and modified Ziehl–Neelsen staining for coccidian parasites.

Results: Out of the 470 patients, prevalence of intestinal infections was 4.89%. The helminthic infections were more common (52.17%), which was topped by Hookworm infection (26.09%) followed by Ascariasis (13.04%). Among the protozoa, Giardia lamblia (26.09%) was the most common, followed by Entamoeba histolytica (17.39%). The parasitic infections were more in female (5.62%) than male (4.19%) and highest in the pediatric age group and between 51 and 60 years.

Conclusion: The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections is decreasing due to increasing awareness about sanitation, effects of open defecation, safe drinking water, and personal hygiene. However, the need of intervallic monitoring of intestinal parasitic infections is necessary.

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Author Biography

PREM PRAKASH MISHRA, Department of Microbiology, LLRM Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Department of Microbiology, LLRM Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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