Comparison of prevalence of intestinal parasites in children and adult population

ABSTRACT

A study to investigate the prevalence of intestinal helminthes and protozoa was carried out in children [below 12 years of age] and adult population of residents of quarters of Institute of Public Health. Parasitic infestation was prevalent in 60% of children and 30% of adult population. In children protozoal infestation was found in 44% of the cases and helminthic infestation in 16% of the children population. Whereas in adult population, protozoal infection was found in 30% and helminthic infestation was found in none