| Literature DB >> 34295027 |
Li Wen Wong1, Kuan Shion Ong1,2, Calvin Bok Sun Goh1, Jacky Dwiyanto1, Daniel Diamond Reidpath3,4, Shaun Wen Huey Lee5, Qasim Ayub1,2,6, Sadequr Rahman1,2, Sui Mae Lee1,2.
Abstract
Soil-transmitted helminth infections (STHs) are recognized as a major health issue among socio-economically deprived communities. However, information is still lacking regarding the prevalence rates of STHs in the broader community across different countries in the tropics. This community study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for STHs in semi-rural communities in Segamat of Johor, Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted with information collected from the study population through questionnaire. A total of 224 stool samples were examined for intestinal parasites through formalin-ether concentration and Kato-Katz techniques. Overall, only 1.8% (n = 4/224) of participants were infected with soil-transmitted helminths, the extremely low prevalence may be explained by the proper housing conditions with basic amenities and the practices of hygienic habits in daily life, highlighting the importance of adopting good hygienic practices. © Indian Society for Parasitology 2021.Entities:
Keywords: Epidemiology; Helminth; Prevalence; Risk factors; Semi-rural
Year: 2021 PMID： 34295027 PMCID： PMC8254678 DOI： 10.1007/s12639-020-01334-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Parasit Dis ISSN： 0971-7196