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<p>Diarrhoeal diseases and intestinal helminth infections remain significant public health concerns, particularly in rural areas with poor hygiene conditions. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between diarrhoeal diseases and intestinal parasitic infections. In November 2017, a cross-sectional parasitological survey was conducted in thirteen (13) localities within the Taabo sub-prefecture, which hosts a Health and Demographic Surveillance System. Study participants were requested to provide stool sample, which were subsequently examined macroscopically for diarrhoea and microscopically for intestinal parasitic infections. A total of 690 participants were included in this study. The prevalence of diarrhoeal disease was 15.9% (110/690). In addition, stool analysis using Kato-Katz method revealed infection prevalence of 15.5% for <i>Ancylostoma</i> spp., 3.2% for <i>Trichuris trichiura</i> and 0.1% for both <i>Ascaris lumbricoides</i> and <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i>. Among these parasite species, a statistically significant association was observed between cases of diarrhoea and <i>T</i>. <i>trichiura</i> (χ<sup>2</sup> = 6.443; <i>P</i> = 0.011). The findings indicate a relatively high prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases and hookworm infestation in the Taabo sub-prefecture. However, the overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections was notably lower than reported in previous studies. These results highlight the need for integrated intervention strategies including Mass Drug Administration (MDA), Oral Hydration Salt (ORS), Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Community Health Education (CHE) for effective and efficient control of these diseases to alleviate their burden among vulnerable groups.</p>

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Burden of diarrhoeal diseases and intestinal parasitic infections in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, Côte d’Ivoire: prevalence and associations

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    2025年7月1日

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  • Gaoussou Coulibaly,
  • Mamadou Ouattara,
  • Kouassi Dongo,
  • Nabélékounon Tuo,
  • Romaric Gogo Alloka,
  • Jean-Baptiste Kouassi Akro,
  • Giovanna Raso,
  • Eliézer Kouakou N’Goran

摘要

Diarrhoeal diseases and intestinal helminth infections remain significant public health concerns, particularly in rural areas with poor hygiene conditions. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between diarrhoeal diseases and intestinal parasitic infections. In November 2017, a cross-sectional parasitological survey was conducted in thirteen (13) localities within the Taabo sub-prefecture, which hosts a Health and Demographic Surveillance System. Study participants were requested to provide stool sample, which were subsequently examined macroscopically for diarrhoea and microscopically for intestinal parasitic infections. A total of 690 participants were included in this study. The prevalence of diarrhoeal disease was 15.9% (110/690). In addition, stool analysis using Kato-Katz method revealed infection prevalence of 15.5% for Ancylostoma spp., 3.2% for Trichuris trichiura and 0.1% for both Ascaris lumbricoides and Schistosoma mansoni. Among these parasite species, a statistically significant association was observed between cases of diarrhoea and T. trichiura (χ2 = 6.443; P = 0.011). The findings indicate a relatively high prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases and hookworm infestation in the Taabo sub-prefecture. However, the overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections was notably lower than reported in previous studies. These results highlight the need for integrated intervention strategies including Mass Drug Administration (MDA), Oral Hydration Salt (ORS), Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Community Health Education (CHE) for effective and efficient control of these diseases to alleviate their burden among vulnerable groups.