Prevalence of intestinal parasites among residents of Barangay Pantal, Dagupan City

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Thesis Adviser

Florencia Claveria

Defense Panel Chair

Gliceria B Ramos

Abstract/Summary

Fecal samples obtained from residents in Barangay Pantal, Dagupan City were examined for the presence of intestinal parasites. Samples were collected with coordination from the Medical Health Station of Barangay Pantal which was timed with the tri-monthly free check-up provided to the community. A total of 120 fecal samples retrieved from respondents fixed in formalin and processed using the formalin ether concentration technique (FECT). Out of the 120 fecal smears, total infection of 33 (27.5%) intestinal parasites was revealed. Of the 33 infected samples, 28(23.3%) of the samples were of single infection with A. lumbricoides and 2 (1.7%) with T. trichiura, and 3 (2.5%) with mixed infection of A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura. Total infection was higher among male (15.8%) respondents compared to female (11.7%) respondents. Male children among age range of ≤1-3 years old were observed to have highest infection rate 46.0% of Ascaris. Egg density score range from rare to abundant with rare as the most prevalent. All samples were found negative from Cryptosporidium oocysts using modified Ziehl-Neelsen technique.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTU019037

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

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