On the incidence of parasitic infection among day care centres in Quetta, Pakistan

A total of 160 faecal samples were collected from different Day Care Centres. The incidence of parasitic injections were as: Entamoeba coli 30.00%, E. histolytica 4.00%, Iodamoeba butschilii 6.00%, Isospora sp. 6.00%, Blaswcystis hominis 6.00%, Chilmoastic mesnili 2.00%, Enterobious vermicularis 4.00% and Ascaris lumbricoides 14.00%. Mixed injection was also observed. Different epidemiological factors were also thoroughly studied during this survey

Observation on Plasmodium infection in students residing in the University Hostels, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

A survey of malaria parasites was conducted in the residential Hostels of Balochistan University during the years 2001-2003, Blood smears from 1000 students were takes. Giemsa's stain was used. The overall incidence was 25.00% Ring stages and gametocytes were observed. Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax both were present. The hygienic conditions and epidemiological factors were also discussed

Incidence of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infection in Hazara Tribe A Central Asian Race Settled in Quetta, Pakistan

445 Faecal samples were examined for the gastrointestinal parasites. Both protozoan and helminthic infections were recorded. Overall incidence was 48.76%. The Parasites recovered were; Entamoeba colt 27.41%, E. histolytica 8.3%, Giardia lamblia 13.48%, lodamoeba butschlii 0.22%, Chilomastix mesnellii 0.22%, Hymenolepis nano 12.13%, Taenia saginata 0.22%, Ascaris lumbricoides 3.60%, Enterobious vermicularis 1.35% and Trichiuris trichiura 0.22%. Epidemiological factors were also considered

Parasitic infections in relation to socio-cultural diversity in local populace of Quetta, Pakistan

Epidemiological studies were conducted in 160 persons mostly children belonging to age groups from 3 months to 40 years. All these belonged to Day-care Centers and Disabled Centers situated in Quetta. Parasitic survey through faecal samples revealed the presence of eight species of protozoans and six species of helminths. Among these Entamoeba coli 26.19% and Ascaris lumbricoides 7.92% were the most common affecting all age groups and both sexes. Various factors affecting different communities were observed. Lack of knowledge, increasing pollution, faulty sewerage system, lack of personal hygiene, large family number size and joint family systems are accountable towards parasitic infections in these areas

Incidence of intestinal parasitic infection in Tajik Tribe, a Central Asian Settled in Quetta, Pakistan

445 faecal samples, collected from Tajik tribe, were processed and examined for intestinal parasites. The parasites found were Entamoeba coli 28.31%, E. histolytica 12.58%, lodamoeba butschlii 1.12%, Giardia lamblia 12.13%, Chilomastix mesnili 0.6%, Hymenolepis nana 7.86%, H. diminuta 0.22%, Taenia saginata 1.12%, Ascaris lumbricoides 4.27%, Enterobius vermicularis 2.02% and Ancylostoma duodenale 0.45%. Epidemiological factors are also discussed

Gastrointestinal parasitic infections in Uzbek tribe, a Central Asian race settled in Quetta, Pakistan

Observations made on 445 faecal sampes, collected from Uzbek Tribe residing in different residential areas in Quetta. This revealed the incidence of Giardia lamblia 19.55%, Entamoeba histolytica 12.58% E. coli 50.78%, Iodamoeba butschlii 0.22%, Chilomastix mesnili 0.45%, Blastocystis hominis 4.49% and Endolimax nana 0.45%. Among helminthic infections Hymenolepis nana 20.22 perecnt, Ascaris lumbricoides 6.51%, Enterobius vermicularis 4.04%, Trichuris trichiura 0.67% and Taenia saginata 0.22% were found in this tribe. Epidemiological factors were also considered

Amebiasis and other intestinal protozoal and helminthic infection in randomly selected populations in Quetta, Pakistan

Faecal samples from 600 persons of different age groups settled in Quetta, were examined for parasitic infection in the years 1986-87. Frequencies of pathogenic protozoan and helminthes were as follows: Entamoeba histolytica 35.0%, mixed infection with other protozoan and helminth were: 7.0% with E. coli, 6.0% with Giardia lamblia, 8.50% with Hymenolepis nana, 3.50% with Enterobius vermicularis, 9.0% with Ascaris lumbricoides and 1.0% with Ancylostoma duodenale

Observation on incidence of intestinal parasitic infection in school going children of Quetta district, Pakistan

Stool samples from 450 children were examined coming from different areas in District Quetta. Frequencies of infection of pathogenic protozoan and helminthes were as follows: Giardia lamblia 20.01%, Entamoeba histolytica 19.0%, E. coli 32.50%, Ascaris lumbricoides 34.60%, Ancylostoma duodenale 2.60% Enterobius vermicularis 5.20%, Trichuris trichiura 2.40%, and Hymenolepis nana 18%

Comparative study on gastrointestinal parasites among different tribes settled in Quetta, Pakistan

Very little information on parasitic infection exists in Pakistan, particularly in the Province of Balochistan. An attempt has been made on a faecal survey of different ethnic groups settled in Quetta. A total of 4,147 faecal samples were collected, examined and processed through different methods and techniques for the preservation and observation of parasites ova, cysts and trophozoites. The recorded result showed that 57.99% persons suffered from either protozoan or helminthic infections. Three species of pathogenic and four species of non-pathogenic parasites were observed. Among protozoans, the highest incidence was E. coli 3b. 57, followed by G. lamblie 16.29 and E. histolytica 14.01. Helminthic infection was lower than protozoan and the highest incidence was of H. nora 11.16 followed by A. lumbricoides 6.25, E. vermicularis 2.30, T. saginata 1.25, H. diminuta 0.85, A. duodenale 0.20 and T. trichiura 0.16. Mixed infection among protozoan and helminthic was also observed. Blastocystis hominis with the incidence of 2.33, H. diminuta, T. saginata are reported for the first time from this province during the investigation. Incidence of parasitic infection according to tribes was observed. An attempt was also made to consider the role of age, sex, unhealthy environment and other socie-economic conditions or variations obtained among these incidences