Background: Enterobius vermicularis is a common intestinal parasite, particularly in children. This study aimed to determine its prevalence in Tikrit City and assess the related IgE immune response. Method: A cross- sectional study was conducted on 275 children (2-10 years) from three areas of Tikrit. Prevalence was determined by age, sex, and location .Serum IgG levels were measured using ELISA. Results: The overall prevalence of E. vermicularis was 27.3%, with no significant difference between females (31.7%) and males (28.5%) . infection rates were highest in Al-jazeera (46.7%). Children with enterobiasis had significantly higher IgE levels (268.5 ± 23.8) than controls (36.6± 8.1). The highest IgE levels were found in the 5-7 year group (330.40±25.37). Conclusion: E. vermicularis remains prevalent among children in Tikrit, especially in disadvantaged areas, and is associated with elevated IgE levels. Targeted control measures are needed to reduce transmission.
Jasim, A. M. (2025). Prevalence of Entrobius vermicularis (pinworm ) parasite and the Effect on Antibody (IgE) levels among children in Tikrit City. Microbes and Infectious Diseases, (), -. doi: 10.21608/mid.2025.416909.3143
MLA
Al-Shaima M. Jasim. "Prevalence of Entrobius vermicularis (pinworm ) parasite and the Effect on Antibody (IgE) levels among children in Tikrit City", Microbes and Infectious Diseases, , , 2025, -. doi: 10.21608/mid.2025.416909.3143
HARVARD
Jasim, A. M. (2025). 'Prevalence of Entrobius vermicularis (pinworm ) parasite and the Effect on Antibody (IgE) levels among children in Tikrit City', Microbes and Infectious Diseases, (), pp. -. doi: 10.21608/mid.2025.416909.3143
VANCOUVER
Jasim, A. M. Prevalence of Entrobius vermicularis (pinworm ) parasite and the Effect on Antibody (IgE) levels among children in Tikrit City. Microbes and Infectious Diseases, 2025; (): -. doi: 10.21608/mid.2025.416909.3143
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