Paul Alvyn Nguema-Moure, Bayode Romeo Adegbite, Moustapha Nzamba Maloum, Jean-Claude Dejon-Agobé, Roméo-Aimé Laclong Lontchi, Yabo Josiane Honkpehedji, Danny-Carrel Manfoumbi Mabicka, Christian Chassem-Lapue, Pavel Warry Sole, Stephane Ogoula, Fabrice Beral M'Baidigium, Jenny Mouloungui-Mavoungou, Michael Ramharter, Peter Gottfried Kremsner, Ayôla Akim Adegnika
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Polyparasitic Infections: Associated Factors and Effect on the Haemoglobin Level of Children Living in Lambaréné Remote and Surrounding Rural Areas from Gabon-A Cross-Sectional Study.
Background: Polyparasitic infections remain widespread in endemic regions, yet its contributing factors and health impact are not well understood. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and associated factors and examines the effect of polyparasitic infection on haemoglobin levels among children.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lambaréné, Gabon, among children aged 2-17 years from November 2019 to December 2020. Haemoglobin levels, environmental conditions, and sociodemographic data were collected. Stool, urine, and blood samples were analysed using light microscopy for parasite detection. Factors associated with polyparasitism were explored.
Results: Out of 656 participants, 65.4% had at least one infection, with intestinal protozoa species (21.3%), Trichuris trichiura (33%), Ascaris lumbricoides (22%), Schistosoma haematobium (20%), and Plasmodium falciparum (10%) being the most common. Polyparasitic infection was identified in 26% of children, mostly as bi-infections (69.2%), and was negatively associated with haemoglobin levels (β = -0.06).
Conclusions: These findings emphasise the burden of polyparasitic infections and adverse health effects in Lambaréné, Gabon.
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