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Kaewpitoon SJ, Ponphimai S, Pechdee P, Thueng-In K, Khiaowichit J, Meererksom T, Wakhuwatapong P, Bukkhunthod P, Leng M, Namhong T, Taweepakdeechot A, Yardcharoen N, Srithongklang W, Keeratibharat N, Chansangrat J, Kaewpitoon N. The prevalence of intestinal helminth infection in rural subdistricts of northeastern Thailand. Trop Biomed 2019; 36:152-164. [PMID: 33597435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the prevalence and intensity of intestinal helminth infections (IHIs) among rural villagers in Waeng Noi district, Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 1 and July 30, 2018, among rural villagers from 30 rural villages in 2 subdistricts. The participants were selected from the village enrollment list after proportional allocation of the total sample size. The background characteristic data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Specimens from patients with IHIs were prepared by concentration with a Faecal Parasite Concentrator-Solvent-Free (Mini Parasep® SF), and helminths were then detected using a light microscope. Of the 400 faecal specimens examined, 23 were positive for at least one intestinal helminth, resulting in a prevalence of 5.75%. The most prevalent helminths were Taenia spp., 10 (2.50%); followed by hookworm, 5 (1.25%); Trichuris trichiura, 4 (1.0%); Ascaris lumbricoides, 3(0.50%); and Opisthorchis viverrini, 1 (0.25%). All infected participants had a light intensity of IHI. Location (adjusted OR=2.52; 95% CI=1.30-3.52; P =0.042) showed a significant association with the prevalence of intestinal helminths. This study reveals that IHIs, particularly those with foodborne and soil-transmitted species of helminths, are prevalent in adults in rural subdistricts. A greater focus on interventions to improve personal hygiene and sanitation to prevent the spread of IHIs is required. Further studies should be performed to implement interdisciplinary research approaches in the study area.
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Affiliation(s)
- S J Kaewpitoon
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - S Ponphimai
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - P Pechdee
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - K Thueng-In
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - J Khiaowichit
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - T Meererksom
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Department of Business Computer, Faculty of Management Science, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - P Wakhuwatapong
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - P Bukkhunthod
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - M Leng
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - T Namhong
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - A Taweepakdeechot
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - N Yardcharoen
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - W Srithongklang
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - N Keeratibharat
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - J Chansangrat
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
| | - N Kaewpitoon
- Parasitic Disease Research Center, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- School of Translational Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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