Frequency of intestinal parasitic infection among children in Hadhramout governorate [Yemen]

Six hundred children from urban and rural regions of Hadhramout governorate were examined targeted for the detection of intestinal parasites during the year 2009. The main infective parasites prevailed in children were Gardia lamblia [19.17%], Entamoeba histolytica [16.83%], Ascaris lumbricoides [15.83%], Trichuris trichiura [2.33%], Hymenolepis nana [2.33%], Taenia saginata [1.50%] and Schistosoma mansoni [0.67%]. Besides, infections were accompanied by different symptoms as diarrhea [43.5%], abdominal pain [23.3%], abdominal distention [17.3%], constipation [9.1%], nausea and vomiting [8.02%] and fever [5.1%]. The parasitosis reflected the hygienic problems and their influence on public health of Hadhramout

Parasitic infections among restaurant workers in Mukalla [Hadhramout/Yemen]

To identify intestinal parasites among restaurant workers in Mukalla, Yemen in 2007. Stool specimens were collected and examined from a total of 500 restaurant workers at Hadhramout University Health Center .Three types of techniques were used: direct examination, saline sedimentation and formol-ether concentration. The positivity in majority of them was single infection whereas 6 cases were double infection that constituted 1.3% of the prevalence. The prevalence was 14.8% for Entamoeba histolytica/dispor, and 5.2% for Giardia lamblia, while it was 4.4% for Hymenolepis nana. Other intestinal parasites including Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma duodinale were also detected. Additionally, the blood parasite Schistosoma mansoni was also detected in 4 cases. The double infection was only with E. histolytica/dispor and Giardia. The infection with these parasites was also accompanied by abdominal troubles [diarrhea, constipation], nausea and vomiting. These results lead to understand that sanitary measurements are not effective, and this hazardous situation facilitate parasitic agents' distribution among clients. The effectiveness of current pre-employment screening policy must be annual and systematic surveillance is needed in addition to health education

Urinary tract infection among pregnant women in Al-Mukalla district, Yemen

Urinary tract infection [UTI] is a common problem in pregnant woman. This study examined the frequency of UTI in 137 pregnant women attending Al Mukalla maternity hospital from January to June 2002. Urine samples were examined for UTI microscopically and by culture, and sensitivity tests were done for the organisms isolated using a range of antibiotics. Information on age, trimester, parity and number of pregnancies were also collected for each woman. This study showed that 30% of the women suffered from UTI; Escherichia coli was the most frequently isolated organism [41.5%], and it was highly susceptible to chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, ceftizoxime and amikacin. Of the variables examined, 53.7% of the infected women were in the age group 15-24 years, 48.8% were in their 3rd trimester and 75.6% had 1-3 children

Urinary tract infection among pregnant women in Al-Mukalla district, Yemen

Urinary tract infection [UTI] is a common problem in pregnant woman. This study examined the frequency of UTI in 137 pregnant women attending Al Mukalla maternity hospital from January to June 2002. Urine samples were examined for UTI microscopically and by culture, and sensitivity tests were done for the organisms isolated using a range of antibiotics. Information on age, trimester, parity and number of pregnancies were also collected for each woman. This study showed that 30% of the women suffered from UTI; Escherichia coli was the most frequently isolated organism [41.5%], and it was highly susceptible to chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, ceftizoxime and amikacin. Of the variables examined, 53.7% of the infected women were in the age group 15-24 years, 48.8% were in their 3rd trimester and 75.6% had 1-3 children