Most frequent parasite species in patients of the Ecuadorian INSTITUTE of Social Security Jipijapa

Abstract

Parasitic species are organisms that live and feed at the expense of another organism as hosts, such is the case of humans, affecting their digestive system. Parasites are classified into different groups according to their biological characteristics and their relationship with the host, including The most common types of parasites are protozoa. The objective of the study was to determine the most frequent parasitic species in patients treated at the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security Jipijapa in the year 2023. The methodology that was applied was descriptive, retrospective, non-experimental, cross-sectional, with a quantitative approach, with a population of 2,500 patients treated and a sample of 493 who met the inclusion criteria. The results showed that the most frequent type of parasitic species in the studied population is Entomoeba histolytica, with a prevalence of 87%. The age group of 38-43 years is affected by the parasite Entomoeba histolytica. While the relationship between the parasite and sex, men and women are affected by Entomoeba histolytica. In conclusion, the most frequent parasitic species in patients at the IESS Jipijapa is Entomoeba histolytica. Using the chi-square test, it was determined that there was no relationship between the parasitic species and age/sex due to statistical significance. It is crucial to emphasize that The entire population, regardless of their age group, can be exposed to any type of parasite.