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ArticleBMC research notes2025

Prevalence and species distribution of intestinal parasites: a four-year retrospective study at Burao general hospital, Somaliland.

Dek Kahin Yosef, Ahmed Saeed Ismail, Mohamed Ahmed Hassan, Halima Ahmed Hassan, Mohammed Faysal Mohammed, Cabdixaafid Maxamed Jama, Ahmed Mohammed Aadan, Barkhad Ahmed Suleyman, Jama Awil Shire, Hamse Abdilaahi Elmi

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Dek Kahin YosefSchool of One Health in Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Institute of Health Science, Jijiga University, Jijiga, Ethiopia. dekkahin888@gmail.com.
Ahmed Saeed IsmailFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland.
Mohamed Ahmed HassanSchool of Postgraduate Studies and Research, University of Burao, Burao City, Somaliland.
Halima Ahmed HassanFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland.
Mohammed Faysal MohammedFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland.
Cabdixaafid Maxamed JamaFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland.
Ahmed Mohammed AadanFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland.
Barkhad Ahmed SuleymanFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland.
Jama Awil ShireFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland.
Hamse Abdilaahi ElmiFaculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Burao, Burao, Somaliland.

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objectiveThis study aimed to determine the prevalence and species distribution of intestinal parasites through a four-year retrospective analysis at Burao General Hospital in Somaliland, to provide insights into the local epidemiological landscape and inform targeted interventions and resource allocation for disease control.

resultsGiardia intestinalis (57.81%) and Entameba histolytica/E. dispar (41.85%) were the most prevalent parasites. Males showed higher infection rates than females, particularly G. intestinalis and E. histolytica/E. dispar. The 15-22-year age group had the highest prevalence of both the parasites. A statistically significant association was found between sex and intestinal parasite infection (p = 0.014) but not between age and infection (p = 0.113). The prevalence of intestinal parasites fluctuated slightly over the four-year period, with the highest number of cases reported in 2024. Some parasites, such as Hymenolepis nana and the hookworm, showed a declining trend over the years.

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Intestinal Diseases, ParasiticAdolescentAdultAgedAnimalsChildChild, PreschoolEntamoeba histolyticaFemaleGiardia lambliaHospitals, GeneralHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceEntamoeba histolytica/E. disparEpidemiologyGiardia intestinalisIntestinal parasitesPrevalenceRetrospective studySomaliland

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PMCPMC12551221

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