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@article{197915,
        author = {Dr. Neha Rathore and Dr. Tapas kumar saha},
        title = {A study of the incidence of Nematode infections in school going children in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {7039-7042},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197915},
        abstract = {Background: Intestinal nematode infections, particularly soil transmitted helminths ( STHs ) are a major public health concern in developing countries. School aged children are especially vulnerable due to poor sanitation, environmental exposure, and inadequate hygiene practices. These infections can lead to malnutrition, anaemia, impaired physical development, and poor academic performance.

Objective: To determine the incidence and distribution of intestinal nematode infections among school children in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and to analyze the associated demographic and hygiene related risk factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 school going children aged 5 – 14 years from government and private schools in Indore over a period of six months. Stool samples were collected and examined, using macroscopic examination, direct saline and iodine wet mounts, and formalin ether concentration techniques. Data regarding demographic characteristics and hygiene practices were collected using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests.
Results: Out of 350 samples, 94 (26.8%) were positive for nematode infections. Ascaris lumbricoides was the most prevalent parasite (15.1%), followed by Hookworm (6.3%), Enterobious vermicularis (3.1%) and Trichuris trichura (2.3%). Higher infection rates were observed in children aged 6 - 10 years (31.7%). Risk factors significantly associated with infection included poor hand hygiene, walking barefoot and lack of sanitary toilet facilities.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {April},
        }