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May 11, 2026Open Access

A Retrospective Detecting of Gastrointestinal Protozoan Parasites and their Prevalence at General Shekhan Hospital, Shekhan District, Duhok, Iraq

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SIShameeran IsmaelISIman SulaimanKMKawa Marof

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Overview

Retrospective analysis determines prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in patients at Sherkhan General Hospital, suggesting health implications.

Key Points

  • This study aimed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal protozoan parasites in patients at Sherkhan General Hospital.
  • Conducted a retrospective cross-sectional analysis from January to November 2023
  • Analyzed 228 recorded stool samples with direct wet examinations
  • Recorded infection rates and species of intestinal protozoan parasites
  • 39.47% of stool samples were positive for intestinal protozoan parasites
  • The highest infection rate was in September at 8.3%, while November had a rate of 0.0%
  • Giardia lamblia (21.1%) and Entamoeba histolytica (17.1%) were the most common parasites identified

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Ismael et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0172813a9f334c28272b15https://doi.org/10.32441/kjps.2026.10.01.03
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