Table 2:
Prevalence of intestinal parasites and intensity of soiltransmitted helminths (STH) among school-going children in informal settlements in Nakuru town (one child was positive for the three STHs)(n=number of individuals positive for the intestinal parasite)
| Soil-transmitted helminths (N=248) | n(%) | Infection intensity |
|---|---|---|
| Trichuris trichiura | 3(1.2) | Light <1000(10) |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 1(0.4) | Light <1000(69) |
| Hookworm | 1(0.4) | Light <1000(14) |
| Intestinal Protozoa (N=96) | ||
| Entamoeba coli | 37(38.5) | |
| Entamoeba dispar | 6(6.3) | |
| Giardia intestinalis | 4(4.2) | |
| Entamoeba histolytica | 0(0) | |
| Entamoeba hartmani | 0(0) | |