Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System
Open Access

Abstract

Introduction: The major public health problems in the world are that of intestinal parasites (Helminths and protozoans). Parasites composed of helminths (Ascaris lumbricodes, Ancylostoma duodenale, Trichuris trichiura and schistosoma spp.) and protozoa such as Entamoeba histolytica, plasmodium falciparum and Giardia lambliarepresent the main pathogenic parasites that lead to significant death in the world. These parasites are very epidemic in population attached with low economic status, poor hygiene , oral faecal transmission , skin penetration by favoring larvea and low household income. These intestinal parasites have their various importance and act ascasual agents for gastrointestinal illness such as acute inflammation, ulceration, abdominal distension, dysentery, diarrhea and lack of appetite. Parasite diseases in general can be transmitted naturally from one person to another i.e they are communicable diseases. Statement Of Problem: The most vulnerable groups of peopleare pregnant women and often experience more severe infection due to their immune suppression during their pregnancy. Protozoa and soil helminths transmits intestinal parasitic infection faeco-orally through contaminated sources. There are serious adverse outcomes associated with intestinal parasitic infection for both the mother andthe unborn baby. A lot of recorded unexplained miscarriage are due to undiagnosed tropical diseases. Intestinal parasite causes malnutrition or anemia posing as a great danger to the pregnant mother therefore making the pregnancy difficult. Objective: Theobjective of this study was to determine the prevalence, detection and identification of intestinal parasite and it associated factors among pregnant women. Methodology And Theoretical Orientation: All pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic for the first time were randomly selected and included. However, pregnant women undertaking antihelmintic drugs during the time of data collection were excluded. 0.5g of freshly passed stool sample were collected individually among pregnant in the health institution using clean plastic cups. The samples were processed for microscopic examination using formol ether concentration technique (FECT). The stoolcups were labelled by serial card numbers for proper data collection. The stool examination was done in the health institution laboratory. To ensure reliable data collection, specimen were further cross checked by principal investigators. To eliminateobserver been bias, stool samples/slides were randomly selected and examined independently with two experience laboratory professionals.

Biography

Dr Celine Ogunleye, is a born citizen of Nigeria and also a permanent residence holder in Ukraine, she completed her first degree in General Medicine/Physician Specialist from Sumy Medical University, Ukraine in 2018. She is presently living in Slovakia and also pursuing her Master Degree Course in Public Health from Liverpool John Moores University. Owing to the passion she had since she was a child to care for people because of how she witnessed doctor’s responsibility and also been treated for 2 minor operations made her realize how medicine is not purely a solo or easy effort but with combination of hard work & determination. This gave her the zeal to be motivated to become a Medical Doctor & help to save life’s in the society around her and not just that, to also make research studies and find solutions towards health care sector that will help & influence humanity.