期刊名称:Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science
印刷版ISSN:2408-8676
出版年度:2015
卷号:41
期号:1
页码:45-50
DOI:10.3329/jasbs.v41i1.46189
语种:English
出版社:Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
摘要:The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of Strongyloidesstercoralisin three slum areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Overall prevalence of S. stercoralis incollected samples was found to be 14.68%. Other enteric parasites detected in the stoolwere Ascarislumbricoides (16.08%), Trichuristrichura (8.39%) and Enterobiusvermicularis (5.59%). Male respondents showed higher prevalence (16.66%) of S.stercoralis infection compared to female (11.32%). Age group of 41-50 years showed thehighest prevalence (44.44%) compared to other age groups. Highest infestation rate wasobserved in labors (22.22%). Mud floor house dweller showed higher prevalence ofinfestation (18.66%) compared to those in cement floor. Prevalence of S. stercoralis washighest (20.77%) in community latrine users. Supplied drinking water users also showedthe higher infection rate (15.84%). Bare footed respondents showed infection rate ofabout 16.66%, whereas 11.86% was noted in those who use shoes.
关键词:Strongyloides stercoralis;Direct smear;FEC;Harada-Mori culture;Prevalence;House hold factors