Introduction:

Intestinal parasites are a major public health problem because of its high prevalence and worldwide distribution, especially in tropical and subtropical regions, where the child population the most affected.

Aim:

To determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in inhabitants of the Ache community of Alto Parana.

Methodology:

In October 2013, a cross-sectional study 132 niños under 15 years of both sexes was made. Each a stool sample which was analyzed by direct examination technique, concentration methods Kato and formol-ether, agar plate culture and coloring was obtained Kinyoun.

Results:

The prevalence of intestinal parasitosis was 85% (112/132). The prevalence by age group were similar (X2= 0.5). Both sexes were equally affected (p> 0.05). 7 species of parasites and / or commensals were diagnosed. Protozoa were more prevalent than helminths. Blastocystis hominis (33%), Entamoeba coli (21%) and Giardia lamblia (46%). Note the presence of 7 cases of Cryptosporidium parvum (6%). Among the helminths Ascaris lumbricoides (43%), whipworm (31%) and Strongyloides stercoralis (26%) were the most prevalent.

Conclusion:

a high prevalence (85%) of intestinal parasites in inhabitants of the Ache community of Naranjal, Alto Parana no predilection for sex or age and prevalence of protozoans, particularly with Giardia lamblia was determined.

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