The Prevalence Of Intestinal Protozoans In HIV/AIDS Patients In Abuja, Nigeria
Authors
Udeh E. O.
South South International Centre for Aids Care and Treatment Programmes (ICAP), Mailmann School of Public Health
Goselle O. N.
Applied Entomology & Parasitology Research Laboratory, Dept of Zoology, University of Jos
D-Popova D. D.
Applied Entomology & Parasitology Research Laboratory, Dept of Zoology, University of Jos
Abelau M.
Applied Entomology & Parasitology Research Laboratory, Dept of Zoology, University of Jos
Popov T. V.
Applied Entomology & Parasitology Research Laboratory, Dept of Zoology, University of Jos
Jean N.
Winners Medical Diagnostic and Research Institute, Abuja
David J. S.
Winners Medical Diagnostic and Research Institute, Abuja
Abstract
A study to establish the prevalence of intestinal parasitic protozoans in HIV/AIDS patients was carried out in Abuja, Nigeria between May- December, 2006. 900 persons were examined, among which 700 were HIV/AIDS seropositive while 200 were seronegative. The 200 seronegative were used as control. Of the 700 HIV seropositives, 28.1% had intestinal protozoans while only 7.5% of the HIV seronegative had intestinal protozoans. Of the 9 intestinal parasites found in the HIV seropositive individuals, only 4 (I. belli,C. cayetanensis, E. bieneusi and B. coli) were not seen in HIV seronegative individuals. A significant difference (P‹0.05) was observed at the rate of infection with intestinal protozoans between the HIV seropositive and HIV seronegative.
Author Biography
Udeh E. O., South South International Centre for Aids Care and Treatment Programmes (ICAP), Mailmann School of Public Health
Head and Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences
