Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Magatte Ndiaye

Publications

• Research Article
  Epidemiological Profile of Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Preschool and School Children Living in a Rural Community in Senegal: A Cross Sectional Survey
  Author(s): Khadime Sylla, Roger Clément Kouly Tine, Doudou Sow, Souleye Lelo, Leon Aamath Ndiaye, Babacar Thiendella Faye, Magatte Ndiaye, Thérèse Dieng, Babacar Faye and Oumar GayeKhadime Sylla, Roger Clément Kouly Tine, Doudou Sow, Souleye Lelo, Leon Aamath Ndiaye, Babacar Thiendella Faye, Magatte Ndiaye, Thérèse Dieng, Babacar Faye and Oumar Gaye
  
  Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) remains major public health problem in worldwide, being most prevalent in developing countries. Mass drug administration with Mebendazole is an effective strategy for the control of these diseases in pre-school and schoolchildren. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and established associated risk factors among pre-school and schoolchildren living in rural area in Senegal. Materials and method: A cross sectional survey was carried out between Novembers to December 2014. Children less than 10 years were randomly selected using a systematic random sampling method. Stool samples were examined by light microscopy for the detection of parasite using direct examination, Modified Ritchie Method and the modified Ziehl Neelsen staining method. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9597.1000343

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