Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections by Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiuraand hookworms still persist in rural and urban areas of developing communities. Recent studies in Malaysia focused on Orang Asli communities and none in the hospital settings. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors for STH among children admitted to Paediatric ward of the Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA). Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among 135 (78 males, 57 females) patients in HTAA from December 2017 to May 2018. Faecal samples were examined using wet smear, Kato-Katz, Harada-Mori and sedimentation techniques. Demographic data and hygiene practice information were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire. Results: The overall prevalence of STH was 5.9% (A.lumbricoides 5.2%, T.trichiura0.7%, and hookworms 0.7%). Prevalence among males was 3.8% and females 8.8%. Majority (95.6%) were Malays. Chi square analysis showed that factors significantly associated with STH infections are household monthly income (p
Snakebite has been categorised as a ‘neglected tropical disease’ by WHO
in 2009 and it affects mainly the poorer countries like Africa and Asia. The standard
treatment for snake envenomation is the anti-snake venom medication which can be
very expensive, not readily available and specific against a snake species. This study
was conducted to screen the phytochemical compounds of Tamarindus indica seed
extract (TSE) and its in-vitro effects on snake venom of three snake species; namely
Daboia russelli, Naja kaouthia and Ophiophagus hannah. (Copied from article).
Bacterial isolates were made from the intestinal tracts ofcarious species of cockroaches (Periplaneta americana, Periplaneta brunnea, Periplaneta australasiae, Neostylopyga rhombifolia, Nauphoeta cinerea) trapped from kitchens and stores (houses and hospital), Shigello, flexneri, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. were some of the bacteria isolated and identified.