Table 1 Different species of gastrointestinal parasites and their prevalence on Bochesa Elementary School
Parasites | Species obtained | Frequency | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Nematodes | A. lumbricoides | 17 | 4.43 |
T. trichuria | 8 | 2.08 | |
S. stercoralis | 8 | 2.08 | |
Hookworm spp. | 14 | 3.65 | |
Cestodes | H. nana | 34 | 8.85 |
Taenia spp. | 3 | 0.78 | |
Protozoa | E. histolytica/dispar | 20 | 5.21 |
G. lamblia | 18 | 4.69 |