Abstract

Background: This intestinal nematode worm egg examination was carried out at the Public Health Laboratory Center (BLKM) Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) is a type of worm that usually spreads through the soil. The most common worms found are Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Ancylostama duodenale, and Necator americanus. According to a 2019 report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the incidence of worms worldwide is still quite high, with more than 1.5 billion people or around 24% of the world's population infected by STH. The spread of worm infections is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, with the highest rates recorded in sub-Saharan Africa, America, China, and East Asia. There are more than 267 million pre-school children and more than 568 million school children living in areas where these parasites are widespread, they need treatment and prevention.


Objective: To identify the presence of intestinal nematode eggs in the nails of students at SD Inpress 44 Batu Koneng Ambon.


Method: The type of research used in this study is descriptive, supported by laboratory examination. The population of the study were students of SD Inpress 44 Batu Koneng, Ambon City, totaling 208 students. The sampling technique in this study used a random sampling technique of 14 samples. The examination was carried out using the sedimentation method.


Results of the research conducted by the author from 14 samples examined using the sedimentation method showed that 13 samples had negative results while 1 sample had positive results.