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Arene FOI
Arene FOI
Nigeria
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Research Article
Assessment, Mapping and Prediction of the Spatial Distribution of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Rivers State, Nigeria
Author(s): Austin Abah, Arene FOI and Okiwelu SNAustin Abah, Arene FOI and Okiwelu SN
This study assessed the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among school-aged children in Rivers state, Nigeria using Geographical Information System (GIS). A total of 3,828 stool samples were collected from school children from thirty six primary schools in thirteen local government areas of the state. The samples were analyzed using wet saline/iodine and formal ether concentration methods. The parasites found were identified. The location of the schools was linked to prevalence data and environmental data using unique schools identifier. Separate layers were created for school location, infection data and environmental data and which were used for map production. Infection prevalence for school was classified into five groups using WHO prevalence classification system, viz: (1) No infection, (2) Light infection 0.1-9.99%, (3) Moderate infection 10-24.9% (4) Heavy infection.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2329-891X.1000177