3. Frequency of Worms Infestation i n Adult Anemic Patients
Saqizb Malik1, Faheem Ullah2, Farhat Naz1, Syed Hassan Mustafa3, Muhammad Bilal Khatak4 and Zahid Irfan Marwat5
ABSTRACT
Objective: Among other causes, worm infestation is a common yet usually overlooked in the developing countries. Therefore the purpose of this study was to know its frequency among the anemic patients.
Study Design: Descriptive case series study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Department of Medicine, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad from March 2018 to September 2018.
Materials and Methods: Through non-probability consecutive sampling technique, a sample of 215 patients was observed by using Expected Prevalence7: 5.3%, Confidence Level: 95%, Absolute Precision: 3%.
Results: Out of 215 patients, 40% were males while female patients were 60%. Mean ± SD of age was 29 ± 2.77. More over the frequency of worm infestation was found to be 48% percent.
Conclusion: The frequency of worms infestation in our study was found to be forty eight percent of adult patients with anemia in our setup.
Key Words: Worms Infestation, Adult, Anemic
Citation of article: Malik S, Faheemullah, Naz F, Mustafa SH, Khatak MB, Marwat ZI. Frequency of Worms Infestation in Adult Anemic Patients. Med Forum 2020;31(3):9-12.