Giardiasis In Children From Selected Schools In Obingwa L.G.A, Abia State. Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted from may to
September 2005 on giardiasis in children from selected schools in Obingwa L.G.A;
Abia state. A total of 600 school children (300 males and 300 females) aged
between 5 and 16 years in 3 randomly selected primary schools in 3 communities
were studied. Examination was done using direct microscopy. Out of the total 17
children were infected with prevalence of 2.83%. The age groups 5-7, 8-10,
11-13, and 14-16 years recorded low prevalence's of 3.5/o, 3.3%, 2.1% and 0°i
respectively. Infection was highest among the pupils that used water closet
system than those that used nearby bush and pit latrine. Also the highest
prevalence by school was recorded in Amaise Community Primary School Ukpakiri
(4.0%).
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EKENTA, C (2021). Giardiasis In Children From Selected Schools In Obingwa L.G.A, Abia State. Nigeria. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/giardiasis-in-children-from-selected-schools-in-obingwa-lga-abia-state-nigeria-7-2
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CHIBUIKE, EKENTA. "Giardiasis In Children From Selected Schools In Obingwa L.G.A, Abia State. Nigeria" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/giardiasis-in-children-from-selected-schools-in-obingwa-lga-abia-state-nigeria-7-2