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ArticleActa parasitologica2024

Gastrointestinal Helminthic Infection among the Population in Northern Thailand.

Ampas Wisetmora, Oranard Wattanawong, Adulsak Wijit, Jutikarn Phukowluan, Ampol Nachairan, Prueksarawuth Jaksuay, Sivapong Sungpradit, Nuttapon Ekobol, Thidarut Boonmars, Alisa Boonsuya and 6 more

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Article in Acta parasitologica, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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16 authors.

Ampas WisetmoraDivision of Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand.
Oranard WattanawongDivision of Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand.
Adulsak WijitOffice of Diseases Prevention and Control 1 Chiangmai, Ministry of Public Health, Chiangmai, 50000, Thailand.
Jutikarn PhukowluanDivision of Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand.
Ampol NachairanDivision of Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand.
Prueksarawuth JaksuayOffice of Diseases Prevention and Control 1 Chiangmai, Ministry of Public Health, Chiangmai, 50000, Thailand.
Sivapong SungpraditDepartment of Pre-clinic and Applied Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Nakhonpathom, 73170, Thailand.
Nuttapon EkobolDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
Thidarut BoonmarsDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
Alisa BoonsuyaParasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.
Phornphitcha PechdeeParasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.
Chutharat ThanchonnangParasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.
Nav LaParasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.
Nathkapach K RattanapitoonParasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.
Patpicha ArunsanParasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand.
Schawanya K RattanapitoonParasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand. schawanya.ratt@sut.ac.th.

Funding

Suranaree University of Technology TSRI, NSRF (NRIIS number 4692349)The Department of Disease Control, Thailand
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeGastrointestinal (GI) helminthic infections pose substantial public health threat, particularly in northern Thailand, with a heightened concern in Nan province. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of GI helminthic infections in Nan province and identify associated risk factors in local population.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022. Fecal specimens were collected and examined using Kato-Katz technique and Formalin Ethyl-Acetate Concentration Technique (FECT). Univariate analysis employed the Chi-square test to explore correlations, while logistic regression was defined risk factors associated with parasite infections.

resultsAmong 739 individuals surveyed, 14.34% were revealed GI helminthic infections. Notably, infection rates were higher in males (20.40%) compared to females (8.95%), with a notable prevalence among individuals aged ≥ 60 (17.78%) and high infection rate was demonstrated in Kiew Chan village (21.67%). The most commonly detected helminths were minute intestinal flukes (MIFs) (10.01%) and Capillaria spp. (3.11%). Males were significantly associated with GI helminthic infections, while individuals aged 40-49 and aged 50-59 commonly displayed of parasite infections. Additionally, Kiew Chan village exhibited a significant association with GI helminthic infections, followed by Sop Puen village. Furthermore, fecal specimens of 13 rodent specimens were frequency revealed Strongyloides spp. (92.30%) and mostly exposed Ancylostoma caninum (41.93%) among 93 canines.

conclusionThese findings highlight the imperative for immediate public health interventions in Nan province and analogous areas in northern Thailand. Implementing strategies to enhance sanitation infrastructure and promote hygiene education can significantly contribute for reducing the prevalence of GI helminthic infections and improve overall community health.

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FecesHelminthiasisIntestinal Diseases, ParasiticAdolescentAdultAgedAnimalsChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHelminthsHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedCanineGastrointestinal helminthsNan provinceNorthern ThailandPopulationRodent

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