دراسة معدل انتشار طفيلي Giardia lamblia التي تصيب الأطفال في معسكر اللاجئين في محافظة ادري بإقليم وداي شرق تشاد

الملخص

This study was conducted to determine the Prevalence of Giardia lamblia among children in a refugee camp in Adre Province , Ouaddai Region , eastern Chad, it was also aimed at identifying the age groups most affected by Giardiasis  and the sexes most affected these children .

The study was conducted at Adre Regional Hospital from January 1 to July 2, 2025.

The study sample included 200 stool samples of various sexes and age groups . stool samples were collected from all children in the refugee camp suspected of being infected with Giardia lamblia ,A questionnaire was completed , including name, age, and sex. Their personal information was  recorded according to the form prepared for this study .

All stool samples were directly examined using physiological saline and iodine solutions.

The results of this study showed that the overall Prevalence of Giardia lamblia  reached (32.5%). While the infection rate among males was (21%) and females (11.5%) .

The current study recommends paying attention to personal hygiene ,especially among children , and teaching  them to follow healthy habits such as washing hands with soap before and after eating and after leaving the bathroom . it also recommends screening for Giardia lamblia in children , especially those suffering from recurrent diarrhea . The study recommends conducting technologies in this area to monitor the spread of the Giardia lamblia parasite .it also recommends filtration of intestinal protozoan cysts in general , and  Giardia lamblia in particular , which causes diarrhea  that leads to stunted growth as well as nausea , vomiting , loos of appetite, and severe fatigue . it also leads to malabsorption and may even lead to death .