THE INCIDENCE OF ASCARIASIS AMONG PUPILS IN NSUKKA, ENUGU, STATE, NIGERIA


The incidence of Ascariasis among pupils was investigated in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. The school pupils were randomly selected from the primary schools - Community Primary School, Onuiyi and Central School, Enugu-Ezike, both in Nsukka, Enugu State. Faecal samples of one Hundred and Fifteen (115) pupils were collected and examined. The overall incidence of Ascaris lumbricoides was 11.3%. Central School, Enugu-Ezike had a higher infection/incidence rate (20%) while Community Primary School, Onuiyi had an infection rate of 6.7%. Male pupils were more infected (17.3%) than females (6.3%). Pupils in the age range of Eight to Ten years (8-10years), also showed the highest infection rate (16.7%) When compared with other age groups. Keywords: Ascariasis, Incidence, Pupils, Infection and Hygiene.


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