A survey on the prevalence of intestinal helminthic parasites among the residents of Bgy. Sto. Cristo, Bago Bantay, Quezon City
Date of Publication
1994
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
One hundred twenty fecal samples from Barangay Santo Cristo, Bago Bantay, Quezon City were examined for the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura infections. Kato Thick Smear method was used in identifying the parasites. A total of 49.17 percent were found positive with helminthic infections. The prevalence rate of Ascaris lumbricoides was 39.17 percent as compared to Trichuris trichiura which accounted fro 2.50 percent. Mixed infections of A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura were also noted at be 7.50 percent.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06893
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
32 leaves
Keywords
Parasites--physiology; Worms; Intestinal and parasitic; Feces; Ascariasis
Recommended Citation
De la Cena, T. C. (1994). A survey on the prevalence of intestinal helminthic parasites among the residents of Bgy. Sto. Cristo, Bago Bantay, Quezon City. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1257
