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Intestinal Parasitosis Over a Two-Year Period

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjpid.2025.v07i02.003
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Introduction: Intestinal parasitosis is a global health problem. It is estimated that some 3.5 billion people are infected. Aim of the Study: To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis based on the results of parasitic coprologies performed at the parasitology laboratory of the Mohammed V Military Hospital (HMIMV) in Rabat and to identify the associated risk factors. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive and retrospective cross-sectional survey, carried out over a period of 2 years, from 1st January 2022 to 1st December 2023. The results of stool parasitology examinations were retrieved from the laboratory analysis reports. The data were entered into Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and exported to Jamovi version 2.6.13 for statistical analysis. Results: During the study period, we included 7,300 stool parasitology examinations: 4,453 men (61%) and 2,847 women (39%). The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites was 26.12%. Blastocystis hominis alone represented 73.45%, Endolimax nanus 17.77%, Dientamoeba fragilis 4.44%, Entamoeba coli 1.11%, Giardia intestinalis 0.55%, Entamoeba histolytica 0.25%, Chilomastix mesnili 0.37%, Trichomonas intestinalis 0.18%, Enterobius vermicularis 1.48% and Ascaris lumbricoides 0.37%. Conclusion: Polyparasitism affects 37% of patients. This indicates a very low level of hygiene, contaminated water and unfavorable living conditions. The prevalence of intestinal parasitism was fairly high in the population examined. Several parasitic species are incriminated. Unhealthy living conditions and poor hygiene encourage endemicity and the perpetuation of transmission. The best way to combat this scourge is through prevention, hygiene and individual and collective awareness-raising.

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