Differential Criteria to Evaluate Parasite (Plasmodium) and Bacteria (Salmonella) for Diagnosis of Malaria and Typhoid Fever.

ABSTRACT

Background: In the investigation of fever, Malaria and Typhoid are major health problems in tropical and subtropical countries. Both cause significant morbidity, mortality and economic loss. The aim of study is to evaluate the prevalence of Malaria and Typhoid. Methods: Five hundred three samples were collected from patients suspected for malaria and typhoid fever. Peripheral blood smears (thick and thin) were used for microscopic examination and also malaria card test used for malaria parasite. For Typhoid, Widal agglutination test and Typhi dot IgG/IgM conducted for the identification of antibodies. Result: The study indicated that out of 503 patients, in which 158 male (69%) followed by 71 female (31%) were found positive. The prevalence rate of infection was 45.52%. Conclusion: The prevalence rate of malaria and typhoid fever was high. Salmonella typhi appears to be the most prevalent species infecting people. In other studies prevalence rate were quite low. Most of the studies should be done on the other determinants of plasmodium, salmonella and their co-infection in different format of diagnosis and case study.