Prevalence and Risk Factors of Soil Transmitted Helminthic Infections in School Going Children Population in Uttar Pradesh: Review

Nishtha Singh¹, Shivangi Tripathi² and Gopa Banerjee³*
¹Assistant Professor, T.S. Misra University, Department of Microbiology
²PhD. Scholar, King George Medical University, Department of Microbiology
³Professor, King George Medical University, Department of Microbiology
*Corresponding Author: Gopa Banerjee, Professor, King George Medical University, Department of Microbiology.

Published: February 08, 2025

DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.08.268

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Abstract  

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are highly prevalent in many developing countries, affecting the poorest and most deprived communities. Most of the STH infections were of light intensity. Our review focus on STH infections which is common among the school going children. The national programs should be strengthen among these population. The impact of deworming programs must be monitored and routine surveillance should be carried out. Lower socio-economic groups are more affected. The reason for this might be poor socio economic condition and unhygienic living conditions. The main species involved are roundworm (AL, Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworm (TT, Trichuris trichiura), and hookworms (HW, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus). This review aims to intensity STH infections and focus more among school-aged children.

Keywords: School children; poor hygiene; national deworming programs; autoinfection

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