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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 / Prevalencia, factores de riesgo, y aspectos clínicos asociados con las infecciones parasitarias intestinales en niños de San Juan y Martínez, Pinar del Río, Cuba
Escobedo, AA; Cañete, R; Núñez, FA.
Affiliation
  • Escobedo, AA; Academic Paediatric Hospital Pedro Borrâs. Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. Havana. CU
  • Cañete, R; Academic Paediatric Hospital Pedro Borrâs. Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. Havana. CU
  • Núñez, FA; Academic Paediatric Hospital Pedro Borrâs. Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. Havana. CU
West Indian med. j ; 57(4): 378-382, Sept. 2008. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-672383
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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.
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.
Subject(s)
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being / Neglected Diseases Health problem: Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil / Helminthiasis / Neglected Diseases / Zoonoses Database: LILACS Main subject: Rural Population / Soil / Water / Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Aspects: Social determinants of health Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / Cuba Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Cuba Institution/Affiliation country: Academic Paediatric Hospital Pedro Borrâs/CU
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being / Neglected Diseases Health problem: Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil / Helminthiasis / Neglected Diseases / Zoonoses Database: LILACS Main subject: Rural Population / Soil / Water / Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Aspects: Social determinants of health Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / Cuba Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Cuba Institution/Affiliation country: Academic Paediatric Hospital Pedro Borrâs/CU
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