Niyyati M, Rezaeian M, Zahabion F, Hajarzadeh R, Kia E B.
A survey on intestinal parasitic infections in patients referred to a Hospital in Tehran.
Pak J Med Sci Jan ;25(1):87-90.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of parasitic infections in people referred to Kashani Hospital Tehran during Summar season in 2005. Methodology: Fecal samples were examined by direct examination, formalin-ether concentration and staining with Ziehl-Neelsen. To identify Strongyloides stercoralis samples were cultured on the nutrient agar medium. Results: In a total of 205 cases examined 29.75% were found infected with at least one parasite. The rates was as follows: Blastocystis hominis 20.9%, Giardia lamblia 5.36%, Iodamoeba butschelii 0.48%, Dientamoeba fragilis 0.48%, Trichomonas hominis 0.48%, Endolimax nana 0.97%, Enterobius vermicularis 0.48% and Taenia 0.48% Conclusion: Results included the significance of Giardia infection in children along with symptoms. 76.74% of patients with Blastocystis infection have presented with intestinal symptoms. More research is encouraged to identify the relationship of B. hominis and the symptoms.

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