Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infection Among the 1-15 Years Age Group Children and Its Association with Iron Deficiency Anemia

Abstract

Background and Objective Intestinal parasitic infection and iron deficiency anaemia are still, a significant public health concern   mostly in developing countries. The present study aimed to study the relationships between intestinal parasitic infections and iron deficiency anaemia among the 1-15 years age group of children. There are many helminths, transmitted through the soil like Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Trichiuris trichiura (whipworm), Ancylostoma duodenale, and Necator americanicus (hookworms). These infections are most prevalent among the children Methods: In this study the stool samples were collected fro^[i]m above age group children for parasitic infection and Hb, PBF examination was also conducted to rule out the anemia at verto medical lab. There may be chances of IDA because of the nutrition deficiency but if the occult blood positive and parasites in stool, suggestive of anemia due to the blood loss. Results: The sample was collected and processed out of that 19% samples were positive for intestinal parasites. Particularly the Entamoeba coli was 6%, E. histolytica was 2%, Ascaris and Giardia was 7%. Giardia percentage was high and fecal occult blood was positive of all sample containing parasites except Entamoeba coli, the FOB was negative. The patient with intestinal infection usually having low hemoglobin value and peripheral examination populated with predominately microcytic hypochromic picture. Conclusion: The reveals the relationship between the role of intestinal parasites in loss of iron that gives the impact on hemoglobin synthesis revealed in blood film examination. finding proof of IDA. The study also helpful in early diagnosis of IDA through few parameters mentioned in study.