Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infections is a serious
public health problem in most of the regions of the world,
especially in developing countries, and represents a major
cause of morbidity and mortality in children and among highrisk groups.
Materials & Methods: In this retrospective study we
have analyzed the results of stool samples received in
Department of Microbiology over a period of three years i.e.
from January 2013 to December 2015. Available clinical details
were noted. Data so obtained was analyzed.
Results: Out of the total 2136 samples prevalence of
intestinal infections was 17.5%. Protozoal cysts or trophozoites
were detected in 89.0% and Helminthes were detected in 17.9%
positive samples. Giardia lamblia was the most common
protozoa and Hymenolepis nana was the most common
helminth found. Parasitosis was seen more in female (18.9%)
than male (16.5%). In our study, 89.5% samples had single
parasite, 8.8% had two parasites and 1.6% samples contained
3 or more parasites. Diarrhoea/loose motions, abdominal
discomfort/pain and anemia were some of the most common
clinical symptoms of patients in the study followed by loss of
weight and pruritus.
Conclusion: Intestinal parasitic infection is a major
problem in our area. No such study has been conducted from
Mewat till date. Findings of this study will help in formulating
prevention strategies in this particular region in addition to
adding to the existing literatur
