The prevalence of Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale among expatriate labors in Jeddah city using microscope and molecular techniques.
Title: The prevalence of Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale among expatriate labors in Jeddah city using microscope and molecular techniques.
7 – 10 pages)
– Literature Review
. the current prevalence of Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale in Saudi Arabia, compare to the rest of the world especially India, Philippines, Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. As these countries represent the majority of the foreign workers population in Saudi Arabia.
. Are Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale a problem to Saudi Arabia at the moment?
. The number of foreign labors in Saudi Arabia is increasing (drivers and house maids) (please provide the prevalence of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia), and this might put the population at risk of transmitted diseases, especially for Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale, as screening for hookworms is not standard in the obligatory screening tests required by the ministry of labor in Saudi Arabia. (Please use these statements as clues to expand more on this).
. Mainly, workers are coming from developing countries, with low or no education, and this may affect their attitude towards hygiene. Thus, may increase the risk of transmitting these parasites (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale) to others. (Please expand)
. Who are at risk of Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale? Elderlies? Children? Immunocompromised people? As drivers and house maids are continuously working around those vulnerable individuals.
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