Protozoarios intestinales en escolares adscritos a instituciones públicas y privadas del municipio Maracaibo-estado Zulia
Abstract: Objetive: To determine the prevalence of intestinal protozoa in school children at public and private institutions in the Maracaibo Municipality, State of Zulia. Materials and Methods: One- hundred thirty-three (133) fecal samples were analyzed from school children of both sexes, 6 to 14 y...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:d4c80376dacf454b9309f8e0d8da7cc7 2023-10-01T03:54:18+02:00 Protozoarios intestinales en escolares adscritos a instituciones públicas y privadas del municipio Maracaibo-estado Zulia Acurero O Ellen Ávila L Ayari Rangel M Lisbeth Calchi Marinella Grimaldos O Rian Cotiz C Mariela 2013-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doaj.org/article/d4c80376dacf454b9309f8e0d8da7cc7 EN ES eng spa Universidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales https://sites.google.com/prod/u/0/s/1H1-ndr-RMVnoqqCLDzwPKpYeXoTtdTgK/p/1BNpkiNVlq3uc1-Y5BxEFl64Pok8wKkOm/preview?authuser=0 https://doaj.org/toc/0075-5222 https://doaj.org/toc/2477-9628 0075-5222 2477-9628 https://doaj.org/article/d4c80376dacf454b9309f8e0d8da7cc7 Kasmera, Vol 41, Iss 1, Pp 50-58 (2013) Parasitosis Escolares Prevalencia Enteroparásitos school prevalence intestinal parasites Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 article 2013 ftdoajarticles 2023-09-03T00:34:43Z Abstract: Objetive: To determine the prevalence of intestinal protozoa in school children at public and private institutions in the Maracaibo Municipality, State of Zulia. Materials and Methods: One- hundred thirty-three (133) fecal samples were analyzed from school children of both sexes, 6 to 14 years old, attending public schools and private educational establishments. For each school child, a stool sample was analyzed by direct coproparasitologic examination using saline 0.85%, temporary lugol coloration and the formol-ether concentration method. Results: A predominance of parasitized children was observed in public institutions (39.8)%, while private institutions evidenced 17.3%. Polyparasitism in children attending public schools was 41.3%, exceeding the result obtained for private institutions, which was 22.7%. Protozoan species found were: Blastocystis sp in both public and private school populations (50% and 59%, respectively); Giardia intestinalis (41% in private institutions and 13% in government schools). Other protozoa observed were: Endolimax nana (19%), Entamoeba coli (9%) and complex Entamoeba histolytica / Entamoeba dispar (9%); the latter species were observed only in public schools. Relating the variables parasitosis and age groups produced statistically significant results; the most affected group of children was from 10 to 14 years old. Conclusions: The results are similar to those obtained from previous research in schools. The high prevalence of protozoa suggests a direct transmission pattern among the studied population either through water consumption and/or fecally contaminated food. This raises the need to evaluate behavior in food hygiene and water supply. Resumen: Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de protozoarios intestinales en escolares adscritos a instituciones públicas y privadas del municipio Maracaibo, Estado Zulia. Materiales y Métodos: Se analizaron 133 muestras fecales de escolares de uno y otro sexo, provenientes de escuelas públicas y unidades educativas privadas con ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic |
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Abstract: Objetive: To determine the prevalence of intestinal protozoa in school children at public and private institutions in the Maracaibo Municipality, State of Zulia. Materials and Methods: One- hundred thirty-three (133) fecal samples were analyzed from school children of both sexes, 6 to 14 years old, attending public schools and private educational establishments. For each school child, a stool sample was analyzed by direct coproparasitologic examination using saline 0.85%, temporary lugol coloration and the formol-ether concentration method. Results: A predominance of parasitized children was observed in public institutions (39.8)%, while private institutions evidenced 17.3%. Polyparasitism in children attending public schools was 41.3%, exceeding the result obtained for private institutions, which was 22.7%. Protozoan species found were: Blastocystis sp in both public and private school populations (50% and 59%, respectively); Giardia intestinalis (41% in private institutions and 13% in government schools). Other protozoa observed were: Endolimax nana (19%), Entamoeba coli (9%) and complex Entamoeba histolytica / Entamoeba dispar (9%); the latter species were observed only in public schools. Relating the variables parasitosis and age groups produced statistically significant results; the most affected group of children was from 10 to 14 years old. Conclusions: The results are similar to those obtained from previous research in schools. The high prevalence of protozoa suggests a direct transmission pattern among the studied population either through water consumption and/or fecally contaminated food. This raises the need to evaluate behavior in food hygiene and water supply. Resumen: Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de protozoarios intestinales en escolares adscritos a instituciones públicas y privadas del municipio Maracaibo, Estado Zulia. Materiales y Métodos: Se analizaron 133 muestras fecales de escolares de uno y otro sexo, provenientes de escuelas públicas y unidades educativas privadas con ... |
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Protozoarios intestinales en escolares adscritos a instituciones públicas y privadas del municipio Maracaibo-estado Zulia |
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Protozoarios intestinales en escolares adscritos a instituciones públicas y privadas del municipio Maracaibo-estado Zulia |
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Protozoarios intestinales en escolares adscritos a instituciones públicas y privadas del municipio Maracaibo-estado Zulia |
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Protozoarios intestinales en escolares adscritos a instituciones públicas y privadas del municipio Maracaibo-estado Zulia |
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Universidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales |
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