Investigation oncryptosporidium infection of children in rural area of Chibi city,Hubei

Objective To investigate the infection status and influencing factors in order to provide basis for cryptosporidiosis prevention and treatment. Methods Cluster sampling method was employed in respondents' selection.Cryptosporidium oocysts in stool specimens from children were tested by auramine-phenol and modified acid-fast staining method. Demographic information,lifestyle and sanitation were investigated by questionnaire. Results 1128 children were investigated in this rural area. The total infection rate of cryptosporidium was 3. 19%( 36 /1128). The cryptosporidium infection rate in pupils and kindergarten children were 3. 33% and 3. 02% respectively,male and female was 3. 42% and 2. 89% respectively. Watery diarrhea was the main clinical feature in children with infection. Parasitic infection of family members in the past year( OR = 35. 124,95% CI: 11. 379-108. 422),and family members suffering from diarrhea or dysentery in the past 3 months( OR = 13. 586,95% CI: 5. 359-34. 447) were the risk factors for cryptosporidium infection. Conclusion Cryptosporidium infection was found in this part of rural area,Chibi city. Health education and hygiene promotion should be strengthened to prevent cryptosporidium infection.