The Incidence of Pinworm Enterobius Vermicularis Among School Children Aged 6-10

• Ali Zbida

  Medical laboratory Department, Faculty of Medical technology, Azzytuna University

  Author

• Mohammed Mftah Zayed

  The high institute of science and technology-Awlad Ali

  Author

• Salma Salem

  Medical laboratory Department, Faculty of Medical technology, Azzytuna University, Libya

  Author

• Ekram Mustafa

  Medical laboratory Department, Faculty of Medical technology, Azzytuna University, Libya

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• Sumaya Ezulden

  Medical laboratory Department, Faculty of Medical technology, Azzytuna University, Libya

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• Aisha Mohammed

  Medical laboratory Department, Faculty of Medical technology, Azzytuna University, Libya

  Author

• Munyah Abdullah

  Medical laboratory Department, Faculty of Medical technology, Azzytuna University, Libya

  Author

• Wijdan Abdulbasset

  Medical laboratory Department, Faculty of Medical technology, Azzytuna University, Libya

  Author

Enterobiasis or pinworm infection is a common, contagious, parasitic infestation that affects mainly children and is caused by Enterobius vermicularis. Many studies have been conducted around the world to fully understand this parasite. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of E. Vermicularis among primary school children in the Tarhuna region (north-western Libya). Stool samples from 56 primary school children aged 6 to 10 years were collected and then examined under a light microscope using Lugol iodine solution and Normal Saline. A questionnaire was created in Arabic to gather important demographic data regarding the current study such as (gender, number of siblings, residence, nature of housing, intestinal complaints, and history of anti-parasitic therapy...). The results of the current study showed that 25.00% of studied children were positive for E. Vermicularis ova. The incidence of infection was higher in rural areas than in urban areas, and more prevalent in girls than in boys. The results of this study showed that the rate of infection was greater among children who played in the soil, especially those who lived in the rural area. This study offers a new vision on prevalence of pinworm infection among school children in the Tarhuna region – Libya. The results of the current study revealed a higher incidence of E. Vermicularis among children in the Tarhuna district.

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