Cruz LV, Morán ÁC, Álvarez CR

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ABSTRACT

Objective: The prevalence of intestinal parasitosis in children living in a rural community was studied. The risk factors implicated also were investigated.
Materials and methods: A fecal sample for coproparasitoscopy study was obtained in each one of 219 individuals from four to 18 year of age, and a survey was done in regard to sanitary conditions of the house and personal hygiene.
Results: The prevalence of infection founded was 40.6%. Five parasites were identified: H. nana, E. histolytica, G. duodenalis, A. Lumbricoides and B. hominis; 78.1% of the children drink water without boiled; 66.7% use to defecate at floor; 98.6% had animals at home.
Conclusions: The risk of infection of ascaris and giardia was high when the hygiene habits were poor. It is suggested that information about self-care could be given as preventive measurement of infection.

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