Helminthic Infestation in Hazara Division

Seroprevalence of hepatitis C in pregnant females of Hazara division.

BACKGROUND Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), the causative agent of Hepatitis C is prevalent in different countries including Pakistan. Studies have been conducted on various aspects of HCV in Pakistan. The present study was planed to see the prevalence of hepatitis C in pregnant females of Hazara Division. METHODS Five hundred pregnant females of reproductive age group from Hazara Division selected b...

PREVALENCE OF ANTI- RUBELLA ANTIBODIES IN HAZARA DIVISION

Two hundred and twenty five school going girls belonging to three districts of Hazara Division, Pakistan were sampied for rubella antibodies. Age range selected was 5 to 15 years. IgG was positive in 7X.22% of cases and IgM in 24.44% of cases. The antibodies pattern and prevalence was the same in all the three districts. A clear increase of IgG was seen up to the age of II years but between...

Pattern of intestinal helminthiasis among under five in a rural community of Plateau State, Nigeria

Helminthic infestation is a serious public health problem which imposes a great burden on poor populations in the developing world. This is among the most common infections worldwide affecting the poorest and most deprived communities. Under fives are vulnerable to heavy helminthic infestation which in turn can give health effects such as anemia, growth stunting, protein-energy under nutrition ...

Blanket antihelminthic therapy in iron deficiency anemia; right or wrong?

Iron deficiency anemia is a major health problem in adults. In developing nations empirical antihelminthics is advice in pediatric population with iron deficiency anemia, but the use is just extended to adult population frequently. Aim was to study the occurrence of helminthic infestation in cases of iron deficiency anemia. A descriptive study was done in 74 adult cases of iron deficiency anaem...

Some Misleading Cases of Helminthic Infestation