Concurrent infection of intestinal parasites and Helicobacter pylori among school-age children in Central Ethiopia

摘要

BackgroundCoinfection of multiple intestinal microbial pathogens plays an important role in individuals harboring these organisms. However, data on magnitude and risk factors are scarce from resource limited settings.ObjectiveWe examined the prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasites andHelicobacter pylorico-infection among young Ethiopian school children.MethodData from a total of 434 Ethiopian school children from the Ziway region were analyzed in the study. Stool antigen and blood serum antibody tests were used to detectH. pylori, while the presence of any intestinal parasites was detected using direct wet mount microscopy and formol-ether concentration techniques. A structured questionnaire was delivered to mothers and legal guardians of the children by an interviewer to collect data relevant demographic and lifestyle factors. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association of these sociodemographic characteristics with the coinfection ofH. pyloriand intestinal parasites.ResultsThe prevalence of coinfection with any intestinal parasites andHelicobacter pyloriwas 23.0% (n?=?92/400). Univariate analysis showed an increased risk for co-infection among children whose mothers had non-formal education (COR: 1.917,p?