Abstract
Objectives: To determine frequency of common intestinal parasite in district Muzaffar Garh, Pakistan and associated risk factors.
Methodology: Stool samples were examined using normal saline, iodine preparation and Formalin ethyl-acetate concentration technique.
Results: Out of total 143 patients, 33 (23.07%) were found positive for intestinal parasitic infections. The commonest parasite detected was E. histolytica followed by Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma duodenale and Giardia lamblia. Age, educational status, socio-economic status (P<0.001), quality of drinking water (P<0.001) and sanitation (P<0.001) were socio-demographic variables that had significant effect on positivity of parasites.
Conclusion: Prevalence of intestinal parasites is high in Muzaffar Garh. The most common parasite detected was E. histolytica. Socio-economic status, water education and sanitation had significant effect on the spread of infections.
