Seroprevalence of antibodies to toxoplasma gondii, with particular reference to obstetric history of patients in Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Pakistan

Six hundred and forty blood samples were obtained from Rawalpindi-Islamabad to determine the frequency of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies using indirect immunofluorescent antibody [IFA] test. Two hundred and forty samples were from suspected cases of Toxoplasmosis. Forty [17%] cases were positive for IgG antibody. Seven [3%] of these cases showed antibody titre greater than 1:320. Of 65 children tested, 8 [12.30%] were positive. Four [6%] children had a rising titre from 1:160 to 1:1025. Prevalence of Toxoplasma antibodies was correlated to mode of living, maternal obstetric history, their animal contact and age of the children

Observations on prevalence of malaria in primary school children of Mardan division

A survey of malaria was conducted in 1990 for the prevalence of malaria in primary school children of Mardan Division [N.W.F.P.]. The overall incidence was 18.21% while benign tertian malaria was 14.63%, malignant tertian 2.66% and mixed infection 0.92%. The study of haemoglobin showed deficiency of Hb in infected children as compared to non-infected ones

survey of malarial parasites in Islamabad

Two villages in the periphery of the City of Islamabad were screened for malaria cases during the post-monsoon and spring malaria transmission seasons. The parasite prevalence rate was found to be 3.08%, 2.69%, 2.03% and 1.11% during the months of September, 1988, October, 1988, March 1989, and April, 1989, respectively. Considering the prevalence rates of malarial parasites and the vector species in the area under study, control measures have been suggested

Bacillus sphaericus as mosquito larvicide

In Noorpur Shahan, a village in the outskirts of Islamabad, Bacillus sphaericus was tested to determine its efficacy against mosquito larvae. Since the creation of this new Islamabad district no mosquito control measure has been taken in the area and like so many other places in and around Islamabad, mosquito density is unusually high in this village. The efficacy of Bacillus sphaericus was studied up to seven weeks after its application and it gave good larval control

survey of malarial parasite and anopheline mosquitoes in Rawalpindi-Islamabad area

Four thousand persons were surveyed for malarial parasite in 10 localities around Rawalpindi-Islamabad during September-November, 1982. A parasite rate of 0.35% [Rawalpindi = 0.3%, Islamabad = 0.4%] was observed. Seven species of anopheline mosquitoes were identified from this area. Population of female mosquitoes was more in cattle sheds than human dwellings. Some control measures for malarial parasites have also been discussed

Incidence of intestinal protozoan parasites of man in twin cities of Rawalpindi Islamabad

A total of 8850 stool samples [Rawalpindi = 5360 and Islamabad = 3490] from seven hospitals of the twin cities of Rawalpindi-Islamabad were examined for intestinal prtotozoa during September 1980 to September 1981 and the following protozoan parasites were recorded: Entamoeba histolytica, E. coli, iodamoeba buetschlli, Giardia lamblia, and Pentarichomonas hominis. Of the total patients examined 41.88% from Rawalpindi and 42.14% from Islamabad carried intestinal protozoan infection. In both the cities E. histolytica and G. lamblia had an almost similar incidence while E. coli, I. Buetschlii, and P. hominis showed a very low percentage of infection. It was noted that such factors as heavy faecal pollution of the premises, unsanitary faecal disposal, unhygienic water supply, and poor personal cleanliness facilitate transmission of these parasites