European Journal of Internal Medicine, Supplement
Volume 4, Issue 1, 1993, Pages 31-34

Prevalence of intestinal parasites among Kurdish refugees from Eastern Turkey and efficiency of treatment (Article)

Evequoz D.* , Kulstrunk M. , Salamin J.-L. , Dubach U.C.
  • a Division of Cardiology Kantonsspital, CH-6000 Luzern, Switzerland
  • b Division of Cardiology Kantonsspital, CH-6000 Luzern, Switzerland
  • c Division of Cardiology Kantonsspital, CH-6000 Luzern, Switzerland
  • d Division of Cardiology Kantonsspital, CH-6000 Luzern, Switzerland

Abstract

To assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites among Kurdish refugees coming from Eastern Turkey and the efficiency of their treatment stool specimens from 1114 refugees were collected: 537 (48.2%) were positive for intestinal parasites. More than one parasite was found in 189 (16.9%). 22.5% of the probands had E. histolytica, which was the most common protozoa isolated, followed by G. Iamblia (10.9%). Nematodes were frequent also: 22% of the refugees showed T. trichlura, and 10.9% E. vermicularis. The therapeutic regimen proved efficient in over 90%. 348 Swiss grocery store workers were taken as a control group: only 1.4% had evidence of intestinal parasites. We conclude that Kurdish refugees from Eastern Turkey should have their stools tested for parasites and subsequently be treated.

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niclosamide male controlled study intestine infection female major clinical study praziquantel ornidazole parasitosis diloxanide furoate Article mebendazole human adult Adolescent Child
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ISSN: 11218967
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English