Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in HIV-Positive Patients on the Island of Bioko: Its Relation to Sanitary Conditions and Socioeconomic Factors

• Source:

• Roka M. 2012. Sci Total Environ, July 2012.

• URL:

• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22771815

• Countries:

• Equitorial Guinea

• Summary:

• Gender, educational level and low hygiene were associated with intestinal parasitic infection. When comparing the two groups (HIV-positive and HIV-negative), statistical association between HIV co-infection and infection by Giardia and Entamoeba was found. The findings showed high rates of intestinal parasitic infections in HIV-positive people and in the HIV-negative group, suggesting a closer relationship between sanitary status and living conditions than with immune status.