Incidence of malaria in the population of Korangi creek area, Karachi, Pakistan

Parasites lives on host organism with some or complete metabolic dependence on it, while the haemoparasites inhabit and nourished from blood cells of the host. The current investigation evaluated to raise awareness of blood parasite [Plasmodium spp.] infection in Korangi creek, Karachi, population and to know as to which Plasmodium species was most prevalent. One year data was collected from different hospitals and laboratories of the Korangi creek area, blood slides were prepared under the microscope. Four hundred and eighty one infected slides with Plasmodium were observed amongst them 396 [82.32 percent] had P. vivax and 85 [17.67 percent] had P. falciparum infection. The rate of infection did not vary with gender but had a signification association with age. Highest incidence was recorded in age group 16-40 years for both P. vivax and P. falciparum followed by age group 1-15 years in P. vivax and age group 41-60 years for P. falciparum. It was suggested that protective measures are required to overcome disease that include covering arms and legs, using repellents mosquito nets along with proper dispensing and appropriate treatment

Soil transmitted helminthiasis in different occupational groups in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

We investigated the prevalence of geohelminth parasites in farmers, education concerned and shepherd of Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A total of 1041 stool samples were examined from January 2006 to December 2008 using direct smear [Normal saline and Lugol,s Iodine solution] the concentration methods and procedures. Seven hundred and sixty three [73.2%] individuals were found infected with one or more than one geohelminth parasites. Four hundred and eighteen [54.7%] were infected with single parasite and three hundred forty five [45.3%] with multiple infections. Ascaris lumbricoides 460 [53.0%], Trichuris trichura 228 [26.2%], Enterobius vermicularis 123 [14.1%] and Ancylostoma duedenale 56 [6.45%] were detected. The adults were found more parasitized than children and males were more infected than females. Shepherds were found more infected than farmers and education concerned. Although Swat is an area with poor hygiene located in temperate zone near the border of Afghanistan and China. The prevalence of reported geohelminth parasites here compared with the same studies is unexpectedly high. These type of studies should continue time to time to know the hazardous of such parasitic infections for the betterment of the human health

Most common body parts infected with scabies in children and its control

Scabies a skin disease caused by mite Sarcoptes scabiei is common in Pakistan and spreads mostly where there is frequent skin to skin contact. In the present study children belonging to four age groups 0-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-9 years and 10-12 years attending Baqai Institute and Hospital Gadap from June-September 2013 were examined. The association between scabies of different human parts and age for boys was significant [p<0.01], while for girls it was highly significant [p<0.001]. The most frequent body parts infected with scabies lesions were hands, head and feet. Oral ivermectin was effective antiscabietic for children as it was easy to administer and had good patient acceptability

Redescription of the lutztrema [Lutziella] microacetabularae rohde, 1966 trematode of the family dicrocoelidae [Looss, 1899]

A known species Lutztrema [Lutziella] microacetabularae Rhode, 1966 is being described for the first time from Pakistan. This species is characterized by having body long and slender, oral sucker subterminal, acetabulum smaller than oral sucker lying in anterior third of the body, pharynx small, esophagus prominent which become gradually wider and bifurcates in to two rudimentary caeca. Testes symmetrical at the level of posterior margin of acetabulum separated by uterine coils, cirrus pouch median, pre-acetabular, genital opening some distance behind pharynx. Receptaculumsemin is behind ovary. Ovary submedian, post-testicular, Laurer's canal present. Vitellaria lateral from the level of testes to a short distance behind middle of the body. Uterus occupies most of the hind body, eggs small, oval, numerous. It is being reported from the rat [Rattusrattus L.] from Swat

survey of intestinal protozoan and helminth parasites in Karachi

A survey for information on human intestinal protozoa and helminths was conducted during November, 1978 to September, 1979 in certain area of Karachi. During this survey a total of 3,249 fecal samples were examined, the intensity of infection during different seasons was observed and It was found out that Entamoeba histolytica infection was prevailing throughout this period irrespective of seasonal variations. Other infections present were Entamoeba coli; Giardia lamblia; Trichuris trichiuria; Ancylostoma duodenale; Enterobius vermicularis; Ascaris lumbrlcoides; Hymenoiepis nana and Taenia saginata