Estimating the Frequency of Giardia Intestinalis Infection In Indigenous and Afro Communities of Colombia: A cross-Over Study

Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infections are a major problem of public health. Parasitic diseases: such as giardiasis, are Relevant for the study of health in isolated Communities in Colombia. Objective: To describe the frequency of G. intestinalis infection in 21 isolated Communities in Colombia (18 indigenous and 3 black Communities Communities). Materials and Methods: Microscopic analysis on 671 samples from 21 stool of volunteers isolated Colombian Communities. The analysis included prevalence of giardiasis, nutritional status and management of water and sewage for each of the Communities. Results: The overall prevalence of G. intestinalis infection was 11% in Indigenous Communities and 9% in black Communities. The community prevalence ranged from 0% to 63%. 100% of the evaluated Individuals were affected by at Least one kind of intestinal parasite. Discussion: prevalence of intestinal parasitism by G. intestinalis is similar to other indigenous groups in South America. The cause of intestinal parasites should be considered by each community and ACCORDING TO Known Risk Factors Such residual waters as management and access to drinking water.