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Article In Journal |
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Prevalence of Enteroparasites among non-Saudis in Bahrah, Saudi Arabia انتشار الطفيليات المعوية بين غير السعوديين في بحرة بالمملكة العربية السعودية |
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Scientific Research |
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Document Language |
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English |
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Abstract |
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Background: Enteroparasites in hot and tropical regions in the world, are among the most common diseases. The majority of the cases may show no symptoms; however, many untreated cases may experience severe complications. The substantial economic development in Saudi Arabia have resulted in millions of workers outflow from highly endemic countries with intestinal parasites, mainly from Asia and Africa.
Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess for the first time, the prevalence and associated factors of intestinal parasitic infestation among non-Saudi residents in Bahrah, western region, Saudi Arabia.
Materials and methods: A total of 355 stool samples were collected from participants included in this study of several examination for intestinal parasites. In addition, questionnaires including personal data, sociodemographic data, personal hygiene, health habits and other factors were used.
Results: The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among non-Saudi workers in the present study was 22.3%, and protozoan infection was higher than helminth infection. Most of the workers were from Asian countries and were prevalent with Trichuris trichiura, Blastocystis hominis, Endolimax nana and Ascaris lumbricoides. Single intestinal infections were among 86% of the infected cases. The main significant factors correlated to intestinal parasitic infections were personal hygiene practices, source of drinking water, type of accommodation, proper handwashing before meals and after toilet.
Conclusion: Intestinal parasites were slightly high prevalent among non-Saudi workers in in Bahrah. There is a need for public health awareness programs to prevent spreading of the infections. |
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2168-8184 |
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Journal Name |
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Cureus |
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Volume |
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12 |
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Issue Number |
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7 |
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Publishing Year |
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1441 AH
2020 AD |
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Article Type |
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Article |
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Thursday, March 31, 2022 |
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Researchers
| ماجد حمدي واكد | Wakid, Majed Hamdi | Investigator | Doctorate | mwakid@kau.edu.sa |
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