Detection of Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia in children with diarrhea in Tikrit city
Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Suhair T. El-Yassin, Ali AM
Abstract
Background: Entamoeba histolytica are very common protozoan parasites in Iraq and are causative agents of gastrointestinal diseases especially among children. Objective: To show the distribution of Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia among children aging 6-12 years old in Tikrit City. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was carried on (1100) school children attended Tikrit Primary Heath Care Centers for period from February 2010 to June 2012. For each child the clinical examination was carried on by physicians in addition to anthropometric measurements, laboratory investigations including haematological, biochemical and general stool examination.
Topics & Concepts
Giardia lambliaEntamoeba histolyticaDiarrheaEntamoebaMedicineBiologyEntamoeba coliMicrobiologyImmunologyInternal medicineAscaris lumbricoidesHelminthsAmoebic Infections and Treatments