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RMJ. 2014; 39(3): 251-253


Seasonal variability and frequency of different types of Ova/Cyst detected in stool sample

Sairam Ahmed, Amra Rehman, Reema Rasul.

Abstract
Objectives: To determine the frequency of different types of parasitic infections, month in which these are most prevalent and age group of affected persons.
Methodology: It was a retrospective cross sectional study conducted by undergraduate students of Army Medical College in Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Stool Samples received during January 2011 to December 2011 were included in the study. The frequency of different types of parasitic infections was noted. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 21.
Results: A total of 122 stool samples were found to be positive for Ova/cyst during the study period. Taenia spp. was the most prevalent. Most patients presented in month of December. Children as well as adults were affected by the infection.
Conclusion: Taenia spp was the most prevalent type of parasitic infection in our study but in other geographical region different types of parasites were also seen.

Key words: Parasitic infections, stool samples, Taenia Spp.


 
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