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J Parasit Dis Diagn Ther 2017 | Volume 2 Issue 4
International Conference on
Zoology, Microbiology & Medical Parasitology
October 30-November 01, 2017 | Chicago, USA
D
ocumented reports on the health and sanitation status
of Badjao are very limited to date. In view of their
cultural practices, Badjaos are considered to be at high risk
of acquiring the parasitic triad infections. This study focused
on the determination of the prevalence of parasitic triad
infection and the establishment of possible associations of
each to the demographic profile of the respondents. One
hundred badjao individuals were chosen as the population
of the study. After stool testing which includes Direct Fecal
Smear (DFS) and Formalin-Ethyl acetate concentration
Technique (FECT), 100% prevalence was noted on the
determination of
Ascaris lumbricoides
and
Trichuris trichuria
infections. Discrepancy of +4 Hookworm isolates was noted
during the isolation of parasite using FECT. This study was
able to establish association between the manner of excreta
disposal and the presence of Hookworm infection. Other
associations were not obtained because of the constant
response of the research population. Immediate deworming
project was organized by the researchers and the local
government units in response to the significant results of the
study.
Keywords:
Badjaos, Direct Fecal Smear, Formalin-Ethyl
acetate concentration Technique,
Ascaris lumbricoides,
Trichuris trichuria
, Hookworm
e:
patrickjanapin@gmail.comDetermination of the prevalence of parasitic triad infection among the Badjaos of Angeles City
Patrick Tayag Janapin
Holy Angel University, Philippines