Parasitismo intestinal por blastocystis hominis causado por el consumo de agua y alimentos contaminados

Abstract

Introduction: Intestinal parasitism has been considered as one of the most harmful pathologies for people's health, especially in developed and underdeveloped countries, since it affects mostly in tropical and subtropical areas. Blastocystis hominis is known to infect millions of people worldwide and that it could also be fatal depending on the current nutritional and immunological status of people. For a contagion to occur, it will depend on personal hygiene, the social, economic and cultural conditions of the population. General objective: To carry out a bibliographic compilation about intestinal parasitism by Blastocystis hominis caused by the consumption of contaminated water and food in order to inform about prevention methods. Methodology: This research work implements descriptive and bibliographic methods where relevant information about intestinal parasitism caused by Blastocystis hominis caused by the consumption of contaminated water and food is based on the review of books and scientific articles in order to inform about the methods of prevention of this parasitosis. Conclusion: A bibliographic compilation about intestinal parasitism by Blastocystis hominis caused by the consumption of contaminated food and water was made, based on epidemiological data, transmission mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and laboratory tests that will allow a correct diagnosis and thus to know how to prevent this type of parasitosis.