Prevalence of parasitic infections among school children in Bhaili, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India

The objective of this study was to evaluate prevalence of parasitic infection among school children and their association with socio- demographic, environmental and behavioral habits of school children. The specimen was selected randomly. This study was conduct among 250 children (6-15 years of age) from the above school. Stool sample were collected and brought immediately to the microbiology laboratory at department of microbiology for processing. The specimens were examined by both macroscopically and microscopically for the presence of parasite. Parasitological standard examination methods were followed. Out of total 250 stool sample was collected from school children in this study, 160 were male and 90 were female.