Journal of tropical medicine · 2025
Retrospective Study of Intestinal Parasites Among Pediatric Patients Treated at a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Ethiopia: A 5-Year Retrospective Study.
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Ageru Temesgen Anjulo, Ayele Feseha, Hebana Kaleb Dana, Kussa Yisehak, Stanikzai Muhammad Haroon, Walugembe Francis, Shano Aman Buche
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BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, parasitic infections pose a major health concern, particularly affecting children. Understanding the occurrence of parasitic infections within a hospital setting provides insights into the overall health status of the broader community.
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of parasitic infections among pediatric patients treated at a tertiary hospital in South Ethiopia over a 5-year period.
METHOD: A retrospective data collection was conducted from February 1, 2023, to April 1, 2023, using the parasitology laboratory stool test results logbook at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, a tertiary hospital. The data covered the period from January 1, 2018, to December 30, 2022. Microsoft Excel was used to enter data from logbooks, and the descriptive results were summarized using tables and graphs.
RESULT: Out of 6542 pediatric patients examined, 6482 were included in the evaluation after excluding incomplete records. Among these patients, 51.6% tested positive for at least one parasite. Of the positive cases, 68% were due to protozoan infections and 32% were due to helminth infections. The most identified parasite was Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, accounting for 43.7% of positive cases. Ascaris lumbricoides was the predominant helminth, representing 17.2% of positive cases. The age group under 5 years had the highest parasitic infections among others.
CONCLUSION: The occurrence of parasitic infections among pediatric patients treated at this hospital was alarmingly high. Therefore, it is recommended to promote personal hygiene, enhance environmental sanitation, and implement regular screening for intestinal parasites.
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of parasitic infections among pediatric patients treated at a tertiary hospital in South Ethiopia over a 5-year period.
METHOD: A retrospective data collection was conducted from February 1, 2023, to April 1, 2023, using the parasitology laboratory stool test results logbook at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, a tertiary hospital. The data covered the period from January 1, 2018, to December 30, 2022. Microsoft Excel was used to enter data from logbooks, and the descriptive results were summarized using tables and graphs.
RESULT: Out of 6542 pediatric patients examined, 6482 were included in the evaluation after excluding incomplete records. Among these patients, 51.6% tested positive for at least one parasite. Of the positive cases, 68% were due to protozoan infections and 32% were due to helminth infections. The most identified parasite was Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, accounting for 43.7% of positive cases. Ascaris lumbricoides was the predominant helminth, representing 17.2% of positive cases. The age group under 5 years had the highest parasitic infections among others.
CONCLUSION: The occurrence of parasitic infections among pediatric patients treated at this hospital was alarmingly high. Therefore, it is recommended to promote personal hygiene, enhance environmental sanitation, and implement regular screening for intestinal parasites.