Incidence of Intestinal Parasites from Stool Samples Collected From members of unguwar Jeji Community in Kalgo Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria

This study aims to determine the incidence of intestinal parasites from stool samples collected from members of Unguwar Jeji Community, Kalgo Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria. A total of fifty (50) stool samples were examined using standard parasitological techniques, including direct wet mount and formol-ether concentration methods. Out of the 50 samples analyzed, 39 (78%) were positive for one or more intestinal parasites, while 11 (22%) showed no infection. The most frequently encountered parasites were Diphyllobothrium spp. (22%), Fasciola hepatica (20%), and Strongyloides stercoralis (18%). Other parasites detected included Dipylidium spp., Schistosoma mansoni, Endamoeba butschlii, and Giardia lamblia. Males recorded a slightly higher infection rate (82.35%) than females (68.75%). The absence of E. histolytica in the analyzed samples suggests that the parasite may not be common in the study area, although the presence of other intestinal parasites indicates ongoing exposure to fecal contamination. It is recommended that further investigations using molecular diagnostic techniques be conducted to confirm the identification of the parasites. Other recommendations are health education campaign among members of the community to adopt good hygienic habits to avoid food and water contamination with parasites and their eggs.

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