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Epidemiologic Study of Blastocystis Infection in an Urban Community in the Philippines
Joint Authors
Rivera, Windell L.
Rivera, Pilarita
Belleza, Maria Luz B.
Cadacio, Jessa Louise C.
Borja, Maridel P.
Solon, Juan Antonio A.
Padilla, Mildred A.
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Blastocystis has been considered as the most common intestinal parasite in humans and has an augmented impact on public health.
However, the prevalence of this parasite in the Philippines has not been determined.
To contribute to a better understanding of the epidemiology of this infection, a cross-sectional study aimed at providing the first documented data on the prevalence and correlates, sociodemographic factors, hygiene practices, source of water supply, and dog ownership, associated with Blastocystis infection was carried out in randomly selected communities at Pateros, Metro Manila.
Fecal samples from respondents were collected and cultured in diphasic agar medium for 3–7 days and examined using light microscopy.
Of the 1,271 respondents, 12.98% (95% CI: 11.13–14.83) were detected positive for Blastocystis.
Among the correlates of Blastocystis infection, dog ownership was found significantly associated as confirmed by multivariate analysis.
Therefore, this factor should be considered in information to create awareness about Blastocystis and to prevent and control Blastocystis infection in particular and diarrheal diseases in general.
Further studies using molecular approaches to distinguish subtype and to determine genetic characteristics of isolates from humans and dogs are recommended to analyze their relationship and provide more conclusive evidence of cross-transmission.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Belleza, Maria Luz B.& Cadacio, Jessa Louise C.& Borja, Maridel P.& Solon, Juan Antonio A.& Padilla, Mildred A.& Rivera, Pilarita…[et al.]. 2015. Epidemiologic Study of Blastocystis Infection in an Urban Community in the Philippines. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Belleza, Maria Luz B.…[et al.]. Epidemiologic Study of Blastocystis Infection in an Urban Community in the Philippines. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Belleza, Maria Luz B.& Cadacio, Jessa Louise C.& Borja, Maridel P.& Solon, Juan Antonio A.& Padilla, Mildred A.& Rivera, Pilarita…[et al.]. Epidemiologic Study of Blastocystis Infection in an Urban Community in the Philippines. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1068207
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1068207