Intestinal Parasites in Children of theTuriec Region – Long-term Aspect. How to Proceed with Preventive ParasitologicalExaminations?

Overview

The results of preventive parasitological examinations for intestinal parasites in preschool andschool children of the Turiec Region (Central Slovakia) in 1970–1999 are submitted. The study isdivided into three cross-sections in the following decades (1970–1979; 1980–1989; 1990–1999). Anacute decrease in geohelminths virtually to zero values has been found, as well as a significantdecrease in intestinal protozoans. The occurrence of Enterobius vermicularis, despite its significantdecrease in the recent decade, remains on a relatively high level. In the conclusion the authorsdiscuss continuation of parasitological field examinations, and, on the basis of their 30-yearexperience, they submit their recommendations for the simplest and most effective way of suchexaminations.

Key words:
intestinal parasites – geohelminths – intestinal protozoans – Enterobius vermicularis.