Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Intestinal Parasitoses Among Students in the City of Bocaranga, Central African Republic

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites among students in schools in the Boca Ranga health district in CAR. Patients and Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted from August to November 2023, on pupils from various schools in Bocaranga. A questionnaire was completed for each pupil. Stool samples collected at home or at the laboratory were spread out on slides in a drop of physiological water and lugol solution, then read under a read under a 10X10 and 10X40 microscope. Demographic, clinical and parasitological data were collected, entered and analyzed on Epi info version 7. Results: Out of 389 students included, 319 (82.01%) were infested. Boys were more affected (53.92%). The 11-15 age group was the most affected (52%). Pupils from farming families (53.20%) were the most infested. Helminths dominated (41.3%), especially Ascaris lumbricids (31.34%), followed by protozoa (Giardia intestinalis, 9.72%), yeasts (10.65%) and polyparasitism (6.26%). Conclusion: Our study espectáculos a high prevalence of intestinal parasitoses among students in the city of Bocaranga. It is therefore appropriate to reframe national programs to combat parasite infestations, especially in schools.