1Director of Research, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Karad
2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, BLDEU's Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Vijaypur-586103, Karanataka
3Associate Professor, Dept of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Science & Research, Mayani, Satara Maharashtra
4District Health Officer, Dept of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Science & Research, Mayani, Satara, Maharashtra
5Additional District Health Officer, Dept of Microbiology, Institute of Medical Science & Research, Mayani, Satara, District Maharashtra
6Statistician/Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad
Helminthiasis or worm infestations refer to worms that live as parasites in the human body and are a fundamental cause of disease associated with health and nutritional problems beyond gastrointestinal tract disturbances. De-worming school children by antihelminthic drug treatment is a curative approach for expelling the heavy worm load.
To assess the prevalence & types of of Soil Transmitted Helminthic (STH) infestations among school going children in selected schools in Satara district. To study anti-helminthic ongoing activities in Satara district.
a descriptive survey was conducted in Satara district in Jan-Feb 2013 by KIMSDU Karad along with stool examination by WHO approved Kato-Katz technique among school going students.
The prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis was found <1%.
STH prevalence of <1% which is lowest ever reported from India. This result would be related to improved hygienic practices and periodic mass deworming.
STH, Kato-Katz technique, school going children
