Article detail · 2024
Retrospective Evaluation of Intestinal Protozoa Parasites in Patients Presenting to Kafkas University Health Research and Application Hospital Between 2019-2022
Turkish Journal of Parasitology
- Year
- 2024
- ISSN
2146-3077- Type
- article
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Abstract
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the prevalence of protozoan parasites in stool samples collected from patients presenting with various gastrointestinal complaints to the Medical Parasitology Laboratory of Kafkas University Research and Application Hospital between 2019 and 2022. METHODS: . RESULTS: 0.08%. CONCLUSION: This study indicates that despite a decrease in the prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections in the Kars region, these infections remain a significant public health issue. Therefore, improvements in hygiene and sanitation conditions, increased public health education, and the widespread implementation of early diagnosis and treatment methods are necessary. Special measures should be taken to protect vulnerable groups, particularly children and the elderly.
Topics
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Primary topic Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics