Gastrointestinal Helminthic Infection among the Population in Northern Thailand.

Autor: Wisetmora A; Division of Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand., Wattanawong O; Division of Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand., Wijit A; Office of Diseases Prevention and Control 1 Chiangmai, Ministry of Public Health, Chiangmai, 50000, Thailand., Phukowluan J; Division of Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand., Nachairan A; Division of Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand., Jaksuay P; Office of Diseases Prevention and Control 1 Chiangmai, Ministry of Public Health, Chiangmai, 50000, Thailand., Sungpradit S; Department of Pre-clinic and Applied Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Nakhonpathom, 73170, Thailand., Ekobol N; Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand., Boonmars T; Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand., Boonsuya A; Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand., Pechdee P; Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.; Institution of Research and Development, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand., Thanchonnang C; Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand., La N; Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand., Rattanapitoon NK; Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.; FMC Medical Center, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand., Arunsan P; Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.; Institution of Research and Development, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand., Rattanapitoon SK; Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand. schawanya.ratt@sut.ac.th.; Department of Family Medicine and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand. schawanya.ratt@sut.ac.th.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Acta parasitologica [Acta Parasitol] 2024 Sep; Vol. 69 (3), pp. 1648-1660. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 20.
DOI: 10.1007/s11686-024-00892-1
Abstrakt: Purpose: Gastrointestinal (GI) helminthic infections pose substantial public health threat, particularly in northern Thailand, with a heightened concern in Nan province. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of GI helminthic infections in Nan province and identify associated risk factors in local population.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022. Fecal specimens were collected and examined using Kato-Katz technique and Formalin Ethyl-Acetate Concentration Technique (FECT). Univariate analysis employed the Chi-square test to explore correlations, while logistic regression was defined risk factors associated with parasite infections.
Results: Among 739 individuals surveyed, 14.34% were revealed GI helminthic infections. Notably, infection rates were higher in males (20.40%) compared to females (8.95%), with a notable prevalence among individuals aged ≥ 60 (17.78%) and high infection rate was demonstrated in Kiew Chan village (21.67%). The most commonly detected helminths were minute intestinal flukes (MIFs) (10.01%) and Capillaria spp. (3.11%). Males were significantly associated with GI helminthic infections, while individuals aged 40-49 and aged 50-59 commonly displayed of parasite infections. Additionally, Kiew Chan village exhibited a significant association with GI helminthic infections, followed by Sop Puen village. Furthermore, fecal specimens of 13 rodent specimens were frequency revealed Strongyloides spp. (92.30%) and mostly exposed Ancylostoma caninum (41.93%) among 93 canines.
Conclusion: These findings highlight the imperative for immediate public health interventions in Nan province and analogous areas in northern Thailand. Implementing strategies to enhance sanitation infrastructure and promote hygiene education can significantly contribute for reducing the prevalence of GI helminthic infections and improve overall community health.
(© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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