Prevalence of Entameoba Hsitolyica in Stool Samples of Diarrheal Patients

Muhammad Barkhurdar; Sadullah Jan; Zunera `Tanveer; Nargis Haider Kakar; Bushra Shaheen; Muhammad Shahzad Farooq; Muhammad Yousaf; Abdul Samad; Asad Ullah

doi:10.29054/apmc/2019.777

Muhammad Barkhurdar M. Phil Scholar, Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology (CASVAB), University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Sadullah Jan Associate Professor of Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology (CASVAB), University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Zunera `Tanveer Demonstrator of Physiology, Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan
Nargis Haider Kakar Assistant Professor of Physiology, Bolan University of Medical & Health Sciences, Quetta Pakistan
Bushra Shaheen Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Independent Medical College, Faisalabad Pakistan
Muhammad Shahzad Farooq Professor of Biochemistry, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad Pakistan
Muhammad Yousaf M. Phil Scholar, of Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology (CASVAB), University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Abdul Samad Assistant Professor of Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology (CASVAB), University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
Asad Ullah Assistant Professor of Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology (CASVAB), University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2019.777

Keywords: Entamoeba histolytica, Fecal samples, Microscopy, Prevalence in Quetta

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica in patients suffering from diarrhoea in Quetta. Study Design: Microscopic examination of stool samples and analysis through the formalin ethyl-acetate sedimentation technique. Duration: Six months (from 13-2-2017 to 21-7-2017). Methodology: A total of 235 stool samples randomly collected from females, males and children having abdominal discomfort who visited outpatient departments (OPDs) in different hospitals of Quetta. Results: Out of a total of 235 patients, E. histolytica was found in 45 (19.1%) patients (males = 55.6% and females = 44.4%). Conclusion: Infections of E. histolytica can be controlled by protecting food from flies, use of boiled drinking water, proper washing of fresh vegetables, hygienic conditions and a well-established sanitation system. It has been concluded that the use of animal compost for fertilizer, cleansing of vegetables with water contaminated by animal faeces, and a poor sewage system can enhance the risks of infections caused by this parasite.