Table 2.
Parasitological findings
| Monoparasitism (n = 170) | Polyparasitism (n = 15) | Total (n = 185) | Prevalence (%)a | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpathogenic parasite | ||||
| Entamoeba coli | 11 | 8 | 19 | 10.3 |
| Chilomastix mesnili | 16 | 1 | 17 | 9.2 |
| Iodamoeba buschii | 19 | 3 | 22 | 11.9 |
| Subtotal | 46 | 12 | 58 | 31.4 |
| Pathogenic parasite | ||||
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 62 | 7 | 69 | 37.3 |
| Blastocystis hominis | 8 | 2 | 10 | 5.4 |
| Enterobius vermicularis | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Giardia lamblia | 22 | 6 | 28 | 15.1 |
| Hymenolepis nana | 14 | 1 | 15 | 8.1 |
| Strongyloides stercoralis | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3.2 |
| Trichuris trichiura | 11 | 1 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Subtotal | 124 | 18 | 142 | 76.8 |
| Total | 170 | 30 | 200 | 100 |
a
Percentage of children with positive results divided by the total number of children (n = 185).