Anemia and co-infection of P. falciparum and hookworm among school children in Kinondoni district Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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Date
2019
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International Journal of Science and Research
Abstract
This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Kinondoni district from January to June 2015. The aim of the study was to
determine the prevalence of co-infection of malaria and hookworm plus anemia in school-aged children. Stool and blood samples were
collected from 332 children aged 6-14 years. Hemoglobin concentration (Hb) was determined by using portable HaemoCue. Giemsa-
stained blood film was examined to detect malaria parasites while Kato Katz technique was used to detect hookworm ova. The Pearson’s
chi-square, Student’s T-test, and Multivariate analysis were performed using SPSS version 20. The prevalence of malaria, hookworm,
co-infection, and anemia were 13.5% 27.7% 7.5% and 22% respectively. The mean Hb was 10.51 g/dl (±1.31). Mean Hb in co-infected
children was low compared to those with a single infection. The prevalence of co-infection was high among 6-11 years. Ascaris
lumbricoides was another parasite that was isolated in this study. This study showed that anaemia, malaria and hookworm co-infection
are prevalent in school-aged children and an intervention to address the rate of malaria, hookworm, and anemia in the study area
should be considered.
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Plasmodium falciparum, Hookworm, Co-infection
Citation
Senkoro, R.H., & Kabalimu, T.K. (2019). Anemia and Co-Infection of P . falciparum and Hookworm among School Children in Kinondoni District Dar es Salaam Tanzania.