Frequency of intestinal parasites in employees of a state hospital

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Objectives: The prevalence of intestinal parasites is different in our country and the world. Population movements, inadequate infrastructure, seasonal features, traditional hygienic rules, the society’s socio-economic status and education level are factors that affect the distribution of intestinal parasites. In the study, it was intended to conduct porter analysis on Malatya State Hospital employees. So, we aimed at determining the rate of intestinal parasites in the laboratory workers, kitchen staff, cleaners and nurses. Materials and Methods: From Malatya State hospital staff, perianal area materials and stool samples with cellophane tape method were collected. Examples were examined with native-Lugol, precipitation, and acid-fast trichrome stains. Results: In 40.8% of 76 stools that were examined was found to positivity. The prevalences of parasites are 17.1 Entamoeba coli, 6.6% Iodamoeba butschlii, 19.7% Blastocystis hominis, 1.3% Chilomastix mesnilii, 5.3% Giardia intestinalis and 1.3% Enterobius vermicularis. Conclusion: In the study, the studied staffs are health workers. Therefore, since the staffs working close contact with patients were risk group in terms of infections, it was recommended that health staff susceptible to parasites should have a medical examination regularly and receive in-service training.

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Intestinal parasites , State Hospital , Porter

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