NHIỄM GIUN TRUYỀN QUA ĐẤT Ở TRẺ EM ĐẾN KHÁM TẠI TRUNG TÂM Y TẾ XÃ THUẬN AN, TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG

Abstract

Objectives: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis is among neglected tropical diseases, which cause several malfunctions in nutritional and hematological aspects, particularly in children. Based on the issue, this study aims to investigate the prevalence of pediatric soil-transmitted helminthiasis at Thuan An Medical Center, Binh Duong Province. Materials and Method: This case series included 36 pediatric patients at Thuan An Medical Center, Binh Duong Province, from September 2019 to March 2020. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were collected with the written consent of the child’s legal guardian; hematological information was gathered from the center’s laboratory. Fecal samples were simultaneously processed using microscopic examination, the Willis technique, and Sasa’s culture. Data were analyzed with Microsoft Excel. Results: The median age was 7 years old (interquartile range: 7 to 11 years old), in which boys accounted for 61,1%. The prevalence of infection was 22,2% (8 out of 36 cases), and Strongyloides infection was dominant (75%). There were no associations between soil-transmitted helminthiasis and sociodemographic-clinical characteristics (p-value > 0,05). Infected children presented significantly higher eosinophils count and ELR value than non-infected children (p < 0,05). Conclusion: The prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in children at Binh Duong was relatively high, underscoring the need for immediate attention and management from the authorities to prevent further spread and mitigate its impact.