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Authors:
Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad, Tarteel Ramadan Hassan, Hadia Khogli Ali, Kowther Hussen Abdelgader, Samar Alaaldein Mahgoob, Samah Abdelnaser, Nahed Mosa Hamed, Yusra Mokhtar Mohammed, Romysa Omer Alamen, Sudan
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Abstract:
Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections throughout the world. It is estimated that some 3.5 billion people are affected, and that 450 million are ill as a result of these infections, the majority being children Rationale: Helminthic infestation lead to nutritional deficiency and impaired physical developments which will have negative consequences on cognitive function and learning ability. Objective: To detect prevalence of intestinal protozoa among hospital patient of Atbara teaching hospital. Material and Method: Descriptive, cross sectional study, stool specimens were collected from 30 patients attended to Atbara teaching hospital and examined by wet preparation and concentration techniques. Result: 56% of stool specimens examined were positive for intestinal protozoa Conclusion: Further studies are required with large sample size and long duration
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