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Prevalence, risk factors and clinical features associated with intestinal parasitic infections in children from San Juan y Martínez, Pinar del Río, Cuba
Escobedo, AA; Cañete, R; Núñez, FA.
Affiliation
  • Escobedo, AA; Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. Academic Paediatric Hospital Pedro Borrâs. Havana. Cuba
  • Cañete, R; Department of Parasitology. Provincial Centre of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology. Pinar del Rio City. Cuba
  • Núñez, FA; Laboratory of Intestinal Parasitic Diseases. Department of Parasitology. Pedro Kouri Institute. Havana. Cuba
West Indian med j ; 57(4)Jan. 2008. tab
Article in En | CUMED | ID: cum-39980
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ABSTRACT
A cross-sectional study was carried out in 200 children aged 5–15 years, to examine the presence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) and to assess the risk factors and clinical features associated with them in children in San Juan y Martinez (SJM), Cuba. Three fresh faecal samples were collected from each child and were examined by direct wet mount, brine flotation, formalin-ether and Kato-Katz techniques. Data relating to demography, source of drinking water, personal hygiene habits and clinical features were also collected. Living in the rural area was significantly associated with the highest infection rates (p < 0.01). According to clinical features and laboratory examinations, children with abdominal pain were about four times more likely to have IPIs (OR 4.05, CI, 1.11, 13.18) especially soil-transmitted helminths (STH). We suggest that IPIs, especially STH, in SJM should be strongly suspected in children with abdominal pain from rural areas. Targeted and frequent interventions to control these infections are needed in this municipality(AU)
RESUMEN
Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en 200 niños de 5–15 años para examinar la presencia de infecciones parasitarias intestinales (IPI) y evaluar los factores de riesgo y los aspectos clínicos asociados con ellas, en niños de San Juan y Martinez (SJM), Cuba. Tres muestras fecales frescas de cada niño fueron recogidas y examinadas mediante preparación fresca directa, flotación en salmuera, éter-formalina y técnicas de Kato-Katz. También se recogieron datos en relación con la demografía, fuentes de abastecimiento de agua potable, hábitos de higiene personal y características clínicas. El vivir en el área rural estaba significativamente asociado con las más altas tasas de infección (p < 0.01). De acuerdo con las características clínicas y los exámenes de laboratorio, los niños con dolor abdominal tenían una probabilidad cuatro veces mayor de tener IPI (OR 4.05, CI, 1.11, 13.18) especialmente helmintos transmitidos por el suelo (HTS). Sugerimos sospechar fuertemente la presencia de IPIs, especialmente de HTS en SJM, en niños con dolor abdominal, provenientes de las áreas rurales. Se necesitan intervenciones frecuentes, dirigidas a controlar estas infecciones en esta municipalidad(AU)
Subject(s)
Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / CU Database: CUMED Main subject: Risk Factors / Feces / Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic Type of study: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Humans Country/Region as subject: Cuba Language: En Journal: West Indian med j Year: 2008 Document type: Article
Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / CU Database: CUMED Main subject: Risk Factors / Feces / Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic Type of study: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Humans Country/Region as subject: Cuba Language: En Journal: West Indian med j Year: 2008 Document type: Article