A survey on the prevalence of human helminthic infections among residents of Sitio Magsaysay, Barangay San Agustin, Malabon, Metro Manila
Date of Publication
1994
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Two hundred sixty-two fecal samples were collected among residents of Sitio Magsaysay, Barangay San Agustin, Malabon, Metro Manila. Respondents were grouped as follows: infants (1 month-3 yrs. old), children (4-12 yrs old), teenagers (13-19 yrs old) and adults (20-52 yrs old). Fecal analysis was done using the Kato Thick Smear Method. Of the 262 fecal samples examined, 132 were positive for Ascaris lumbricoides, and/or Trichuris trichiura, and/or hookworms. Prevalence of A. lumbricoides was noted at 19.47 percent, T. trichiura at 16.41 percent and hookworm infection at 0.76 percent. Mixed infection with A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura was noted to be at 8.78 percent of A. lumbricoides and hookworm at 0.76 percent and T. trichiura and hookworm at 3.82 percent. Only a single case of triple infection with A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, and hookworm spp. was observed. Prevalence rates for A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, and mixed A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura ware noted to be highest in the children age group while mixed T. trichiura and hookworm was highest in the adult age group. Only two cases of hookworm were noted, one each in the children and teenagers age groups. The same is true in mixed A. lumbricoides and hookworm for children and adults age groups.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06894
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
76 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Helminthiasis
Recommended Citation
Del Rosario, N. N., & Uy, J. U. (1994). A survey on the prevalence of human helminthic infections among residents of Sitio Magsaysay, Barangay San Agustin, Malabon, Metro Manila. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/3734
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1-18-2021