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ArticleJournal of tropical medicine2025

Retrospective Study of Intestinal Parasites Among Pediatric Patients Treated at a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Ethiopia: A 5-Year Retrospective Study.

Temesgen Anjulo Ageru, Feseha Ayele, Kaleb Dana Hebana, Yisehak Kussa, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Francis Walugembe, Aman Buche Shano

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Temesgen Anjulo AgeruCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box 138, Wolaita Sodo, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9440-2622
Feseha AyeleCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box 138, Wolaita Sodo, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia.
Kaleb Dana HebanaCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box 138, Wolaita Sodo, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia.
Yisehak KussaCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O. Box 138, Wolaita Sodo, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia.
Muhammad Haroon StanikzaiDepartment of Public Health, Kandahar University, Kandahar, Afghanistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2757-1965
Francis WalugembeDepartment of Environmental Health, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Aman Buche ShanoDepartment of Biotechnology, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia.

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Background: In Ethiopia, parasitic infections pose a major health concern, particularly affecting children. Understanding the occurrence of parasitic infections within a hospital setting provides insights into the overall health status of the broader community. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of parasitic infections among pediatric patients treated at a tertiary hospital in South Ethiopia over a 5-year period. Method: A retrospective data collection was conducted from February 1, 2023, to April 1, 2023, using the parasitology laboratory stool test results logbook at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, a tertiary hospital. The data covered the period from January 1, 2018, to December 30, 2022. Microsoft Excel was used to enter data from logbooks, and the descriptive results were summarized using tables and graphs. Result: Out of 6542 pediatric patients examined, 6482 were included in the evaluation after excluding incomplete records. Among these patients, 51.6% tested positive for at least one parasite. Of the positive cases, 68% were due to protozoan infections and 32% were due to helminth infections. The most identified parasite was Conclusion: The occurrence of parasitic infections among pediatric patients treated at this hospital was alarmingly high. Therefore, it is recommended to promote personal hygiene, enhance environmental sanitation, and implement regular screening for intestinal parasites.

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EthiopiahelminthsparasitepediatricsprotozoaWolaita

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