Yazışma Adresi / Address for Correspondence

Results: In 683 (5.58%) of fecal samples, parasites were detect-

ed by any method. Number of patients with parasitic infection 

were higher in summer (n=208), followed by autumn (n=165), 

winter (n=163) and spring (n=147), respectively.

Conclusions: It is thought that parasitic infections involving the 

gastrointestinal tract are still important for public health; direct 

microscopy alone is not sufficient for the diagnosis, and the 

diagnostic possibility can be increased by supporting with im-

munological and molecular methods. It should be kept in mind 

that bacterial and viral agents as well as parasitic infectious 

agents should be investigated in patients presenting with gas-

trointestinal symptoms especially in summer. 

Klimik Dergisi 2020; 33(3): 307-13.