Abstract

A random sample of a population size of 600 was utilized in the study; comprising
of 300 males and 300 females. There were no problems in collecting samples
from the hospitals and clinics in Enugu. It was conveniently carried out with the
permission of the Health-workers in charge. Examination of samples were carried
out in the department of Parasitology Laboratory, Anambra State University of
Technology, Awka Campus. Stool and blood samples were collected. Disposable
sterile containers were used for collection of stool samples. Samples were collected
in such a way as to ensure non contamination with urine, so as to avoid lysis of the
trophozoites on contact with water. The prevalence of the isolated agent does not
show any significant
difference in relation to sex. From the observed 611 isolated
agents, 258 (42.2%) was recorded for males while 353 (57.8%) was for females.
Also, for organism like E. coli, it was observed that 33 or 5.4% and 42 or 6.9% were
for males and females respectively. Generally, therefore, it was established that
the prevalence of isolated agents is independent of or not associated with sex of
patients.