Infecciones parasitarias intestinales en niños de 5 a 9 años de la parroquia Unamuncho del cantón Ambato

Abstract

One of the most recurrent diseases nowadays is caused by intestinal parasites due to lack of hygiene and insalubrity. Parasitosis occurs mainly in developing countries due to the high prevalence rate. The main objective of the following research is to determine the relationship between parasitosis, hemoglobin levels and body mass index in children from 5 to 9 years old in the parish of Unamuncho, Canton Ambato. In which, a population of 70 individuals was collected to analyze different parameters. Thus, a blood sample was taken to determine hemoglobin levels and a stool sample was taken to identify the presence of intestinal parasites using the Faust flotation technique. On the other hand, the Body Mass Index (BMI) was determined by taking weight and height. At the same time, a survey was administered to each child's legal representative to collect information on hygiene habits. It was determined that, of the total population, 78.6% had parasites (54.5% Monoparasitosis and 45.5% Polyparasitosis). Meanwhile, 40% corresponded to commensal parasites and 60% to pathogenic parasites. Protozoa were found in 91% and Helminths in 9%. The types of parasites found were Chromistae (Blastocystis sp. 49%), Protozoa (Entamoeba coli cyst 36.4%, Endolimax nana cyst 21.8%, Enthamoeba complex cyst 21.8%, Chilomastix mesnili cyst 1.8%, Chilomastix mesnili cyst 1.8%, Chilomastix mesnili cyst 1.8%) and Helm inths 1.8%.