Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among School Children in Rural Area of Vizianagaram

Abstract

A total of 124 school children of Nellimarla mandal, which includes 65 females and 59 males, were screened for intestinal parasitic infections. E.histolytica and G.intestinalis were the commonest parasites isolated (each 37.7%), followed by H.nana(11.6%), Hookworm(8.7%) and Strongyloides(4.3%).Infection rate was highest in 8 years age group(66.7%). Females (55%) were infected more than males (40%).