Prevalence of parasitic infestation among primary school children in Thi-Qar governorate
Abstract
Prevalence of intestinal parasites was determined for 252 children(primary schools for boys and girls ) in Alemarat and Al zaitoon areas in nassirryia city. The age of children ranged from 6-11 years 180 females (71.5%) and 72 males (28.5%) . For stool sample inspection and direct smear microscopy the general prevalence of intestinal parasite was 46.4%.different types of intestinal parasites were detected during this survey .Giardial Lamblia seemed to be the most common parasite (21.2 %) whereas Entameba Histolytica (14%),Enterobious vermicularis (11%)& Hymenolespis nana (0.7%)References
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