Evaluation of prevalence and risk factors associated with Cryptosporidium infection in rural population of district Buner, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cryptosporidium spp are important intestinal protozoan parasites that cause diarrhea in humans, domestic and wild animals. Its infection remains a main public health concern however, the epidemics in human being is still unclear, particularly in developing countries. There are several factors that may enhance the spreading of this parasite in human population especially in young children.

Methodology

A questionnaire was designed to obtain the demographic and clinical data from the participants. A total of 425 stool samples were collected from suspected children (aged 3-10 years) in different hospitals and villages. The initial screening was performed with modified Ziehl Neelsen (mZN) staining technique followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Several potential

SUBMITTER: Khan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6314602 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature