Parasitosis intestinal y sus factores de riesgo en una población de niños escolares de 5 a 10 años

Abstract

In this study it was established that the population of school children from 5 to 10 years of Remolino, Magdalena is a community vulnerable to intestinal parasite infections with 95%. Most of the inhabitants surveyed were girls (50%) between 5-7 years of age and (30%) corresponded to boys between 8-10 years of age. Both mostly with a socioeconomic stratum of 1 (97%). The prevalence of intestinal parasites in the schoolchildren studied was 95%, predominantly protozoa and helminths; In addition, polyparasitism was an important finding, with a predominance of protozoa (Giardia Lamblia and Endolimax nana) and helminths (Uncinaria and Oxiuro). The study identified the following risk factors of importance in the epidemiological chain of parasitic infections: nail biting, not frequently going to the doctor, final disposal of garbage with burning since they do not have a collection company, disposal of wastewater in the open air , contact with animals, playing with the ground frequently and walking barefoot. For this reason, it is important to continue increasing educational activities aimed at the prevention and promotion of intestinal parasitism in children