ABSTRACT
Enterobiasis continues to be among the highest parasitic infections affecting the human population worldwide. A study was conducted between 2011 - 2015 in Iraq to evaluate the enterobiasis reported by the Communicable Diseases Control Center (n=220,607 cases) in relation to demographic (age, sex, rural population and family size) and spatial variables (local and regional sources). Females were more parasitized than males, as well as children and youth ages 4 to 15. Approximately 40 % of cases are from the South region provinces (Thiqar, Miasan, Basrah and Wassit). However, most cases occurred in regions with high rural populations and a high family size average. The results may provide insights for researchers assessing management approaches to control enterobiasis in Iraq.
ABSTRACT
Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) continues to be a significant public health issue and socioeconomic obstacle in Iraq. A descriptive study was conducted of confirmed kalaazar patients (n=2787) reported by the Communicable Diseases Control Center (CDCC), Iraq during the 3 year period of 2011-2013. Objectives were to identify possible associations of kala-azar with patient demographics (age, sex) and spatial localities (provincial sources and abiotic factors) as well as to map the disease in Iraq using GIS techniques. Males showed higher risk for kala-azar than females, and the majority of cases were recorded among those individuals <5 years of age. Approximately 40% of cases derived from the eastern provinces (Misan, Wasit and Diyala). Although most cases occurred in regions with moderate annual rainfall and a high rural population, elevation was the most significant explanatory variable when contrasted to rainfall, temperature, humidity and rural vs urban population status. These findings may provide insights for investigators assessing management approaches for the control of kala-azar in Iraq.
ABSTRACT
@#Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) continues to be a significant public health issue and socioeconomic obstacle in Iraq. A descriptive study was conducted of confirmed kalaazar patients (n=2787) reported by the Communicable Diseases Control Center (CDCC), Iraq during the 3 year period of 2011-2013. Objectives were to identify possible associations of kala-azar with patient demographics (age, sex) and spatial localities (provincial sources and abiotic factors) as well as to map the disease in Iraq using GIS techniques. Males showed higher risk for kala-azar than females, and the majority of cases were recorded among those individuals <5 years of age. Approximately 40% of cases derived from the eastern provinces (Misan, Wasit and Diyala). Although most cases occurred in regions with moderate annual rainfall and a high rural population, elevation was the most significant explanatory variable when contrasted to rainfall, temperature, humidity and rural vs urban population status. These findings may provide insights for investigators assessing management approaches for the control of kala-azar in Iraq.
