@article{103787,
  keywords = {Helminthes, Infectious diseases, Parasitic Infections, Public health , stool microscopy , protozoa },
  author = {Jamir S and Zao K and Yepthomi N and Miachieo N},
  title = {Spectrum of intestinal parasites in patients attending a secondary level hospital in Northeast India – A 4-year retrospective cross-sectional study},
  abstract = {<p><strong>Background:</strong></p>

<p>Intestinal parasitic infections, particularly soil-transmitted helminths (STH), remain a major public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions. Data from Northeast India are limited. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, age distribution, and seasonal trends of intestinal parasites among patients attending a secondary-to-mid-tertiary care hospital in Nagaland.</p>

<p><strong>Materials and Methods:</strong></p>

<p>A retrospective analysis of stool samples collected from January 2019 to December 2022 was performed. Samples were examined macroscopically and microscopically using saline and Lugol’s iodine wet mounts after formol-ether concentration. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS.</p>

<p><strong>Results:</strong></p>

<p>A total of 2166 stool samples were analyzed. Overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections was 7.8% (169/2166), with Ascaris lumbricoides (36.3%) and Taenia spp. (31.5%) being the most common. Highest prevalence was observed in the 11–15 years of age group (14.7%). A. lumbricoides infections peaked during the winter months (November–March). Coinfections were observed in two patients.</p>

<p><strong>Conclusion:</strong></p>

<p>Although hospital-based data may underestimate community prevalence, this study highlights the persistent presence of intestinal parasites in Northeast India, with school-aged children at higher risk. Findings highlight the need for community-based surveillance.</p>
},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Tropical Parasitology},
  pages = {1 - 5},
  month = {06/2026},
  publisher = {Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)},
  issn = {2229-5070, 2229-7758},
  url = {https://www.ovid.com/jnls/tpar/pdf/10.4103/tp.tp_104_25~spectrum-of-intestinal-parasites-in-patients-attending-a},
  doi = {10.4103/tp.tp_104_25},
  language = {ENG},
}