Prevalence and Distribution of Parasitic Infections in Children in Diwaniyah Hospitals, Iraq

Abstract

Intestinal parasites are a significant public health concern, particularly among children. These infections can lead to severe health issues, including malnutrition and impaired growth. This study focuses on the prevalence of intestinal parasites among children suffering from diarrhea in Diwaniyah Governorate, specifically at Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital. The study aimed Identify the prevalence of intestinal parasites among children suffering from diarrhea in Diwaniyah Governorate and assess the demographic distribution of infected children, focusing on gender differences, Entrobiais and Hymenolipiasis) are the most prevalent, infecting an estimated one-sixth of the global population. Infection rates are highest in children living in our country, followed by rural areas. Hundreds of millions of people are infected with helminths and intestinal protozoa, particularly children in low- and middle-income countries, we conducted a cross-sectional epidemiological survey in Al-Qadisiyah province communities of six region with sex hospital which including (Alhamza, Al-sanyia, Al-Shamyia hospital, Afak hospital, Al-Diwanyia 2 desert, Al-Diwanyia 1 desert)for 12 months to detect and record all intestinal parasite in patient who admitted to hospital However, a much larger and rapidly growing childhood population in these regions remains untreated and suffering from more than one parasite.