Prevalence of Parasitic Infections in Thai Workers from 1993 to 1997

Authors

  • D Wanachiwanawin Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • V Junnoo Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • J Ongrotchanakun Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • S Kaewmanee Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • P Punthuprapasa Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • A Yoolek Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • S Suvuttho Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • N Monkong Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • P Lertlaituan Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • W Patharangura Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

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Abstract

Study on the prevalence of parasitic infections in Thai laborers who applied for working abroad was carried out during 5 years. The total number of 78,240 stool specimens was obtained and examined by simple smear and iodine. It was found that the prevalence of parasitic infections from 1993 to 1997 was 12.15%, 13.13%, 12.57%, 4.62% and 5.76% respectively. The five most frequently parasites found in stool were Blastocystis hominis, hookworms, Giardia lamblia, Strongyloides stercoralis and Opisthorchis viverrini. Such findings were similar to previous reports, but in lower percentages. Thus, continuity of public health education and sanitation improvement should be concerned for prevention and control of parasitic infections.

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01-04-1999

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Wanachiwanawin, D. ., Junnoo, V. ., Ongrotchanakun, J., Kaewmanee, S. ., Punthuprapasa, P. ., Yoolek, A. ., Suvuttho, S. ., Monkong, N. ., Lertlaituan, P. ., & Patharangura, W. . (1999). Prevalence of Parasitic Infections in Thai Workers from 1993 to 1997. Siriraj Medical Journal, 51(4), 225–231. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/246980

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Vol. 51 No. 4 (1999): April

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