STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTION AMONG 6 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN BIRJAND

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TAHERI F.; FESHAREKINIA A.; SAADATJOO S.A.

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Journal: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Year:2004 | Volume:21 | Issue:71 Page(s): 35-39

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STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTION AMONG 6 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN BIRJAND

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TAHERI F. | FESHAREKINIA A. | SAADATJOO S.A. | Issue Writer Certificate

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Introduction: The Purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection in 6 years old Children in Birjand and its association with some demographic Factors. Methods: This study was done in 1381 in 399 children of 6 years old, chosen through systematic sampling. Demographic information obtained through interview and questionnaire. To diagnose intestinal parasitic infection direct smear, flotation and scotch test were done. For every child stool exam was done three times in three days. Results: The results show that %57.1 of children at least was infected by one parasit. %53/6 had pathogen parasit, included Giardia Lamblia in %38.1. Enterobius vermicularis in %22.1, Hymenolepis nana in %3.8 and Ascaris lumbricoides in %0.8. In %12 nonpathogen parasit was seen either alone or with pathogen ones. This nonpathogen type includes Chilomastix mesnili %6.9, Tricomonas intestinalis in %3 and Entamoeba coli in %4. In %43.1 one Pathogen, in %10 two pathogen and in %0.5 three Pathogen were seen simultaneously. The prevalence of parasitic infection in two sexes has no significant difference the prevalence of parasitic infection had significant association with the parents, level of schooling, father's occupation and their neighborhood. Discussion: The results show that parasitic infection specially Giardia in children in Birjand is high factors such as improving the knowledge of parents, improving the economical situation of families, the hygiene education in personal and social fields and treating infected patients, play an important role in reducing the rate of intestinal parasitic infection.

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TAHERI, F., FESHAREKINIA, A., & SAADATJOO, S.A.. (2004). STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTION AMONG 6 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN BIRJAND. JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL (I.U.M.S), 21(71), 35-39. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/49950/en

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TAHERI F., FESHAREKINIA A., SAADATJOO S.A.. STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTION AMONG 6 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN BIRJAND. JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL (I.U.M.S)[Internet]. 2004;21(71):35-39. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/49950/en

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F. TAHERI, A. FESHAREKINIA, and S.A. SAADATJOO, “STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTION AMONG 6 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN BIRJAND,” JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL (I.U.M.S), vol. 21, no. 71, pp. 35–39, 2004, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/49950/en

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