Abstract

Objective: Intestinal parasitic infections occurred worldwide and have been described as one of the major cause of illness and disease which commonly occurs in both humans and animals. The principal aim of this study is determining the prevalence rate of intestinal parasitic infections among School going children’s and to estimate the group more affected. Methods: This cross sectional study includes 620 School going children. There are two fresh faecal samples were collected from each child, which were examined by direct wet mount, Formalin-acetone sedimentation technique and modified Acid fast staining. Results: In total, 108 (17.42%) of 620 children harboured at least one type of intestinal parasite and 512 (82.58%) of children haven’t infections. The prevalence rate ranged in males (56%) was more than females (44%). The most prevalence rate was reported in age groups 4 to 7 years old, and the lowest prevalence was related to age group 8 to11 years old. The pathogenic intestinal protozoa Entamoeba histolytica were the most predominant isolates followed by Giardia lamblia among School children. Conclusion: This study demonstrates significant burden of intestinal protozoa and highlights the need for preventive and intervention measures such as health education, good sanitation, personal hygiene, proper cooking of food, safe drinking water, uses of appropriate anti parasites drugs and use of foot wears especially by the rural area population.

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