The intestinal parasitic infections in developing countries are considered the main cause of public health problem1. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection is considerably varied in the different regions of the world. It depends on so many factors such as geographic and socioeconomic factors, relatively humid areas, poverty, malnutrition, personal and community hygiene, high population density, unavailability of potable water, and low health status2,3.^. the study recent studies revealed that around 30% of the total population in the world infected with intestinal parasite4,5

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 3.5 billion people worldwide are infested with some type of intestinal parasite, and as many as 450 million of them are sick as a result. Children are most frequently infected with these parasites Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections worldwide6

Giardia lamblia is one of the most common intestinal pathogenic protozoan parasites, Metronidazole, the common drug of choice, can cause mutagenicity in bacteria 7 and is carcinogenic in rodents 8Entamoeba histolytica is a major cause of morbidity worldwide, causing approximately 50 million cases of dysentery and 100,000 deaths annually 9,10.Intestinal amoebiasis caused by E. histolytica is ranked third after malaria and schistosomiasis on the list of parasitic protozoan infections leading to death11. Amoebiasis is the infection of human gastrointestinal tract by E. histolytica; a protozoan parasite capable of invading the intestinal mucosa and that may spread to other organs, mainly the liver which usually leads to amoebic liver abscess. This infection remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality world-wide. Amoebiasis is a rare occurrence in developed countries of the world, but only found in travelers, immigrants, homosexuals and institutionalized persons12.

A total of 500 stool samples were collected from patients of all age groups from Elaj center. Stool samples were collected in wide mouth containers without preservatives and transported to laboratory within less than half hour. Macroscopic examination and microscopic examination by using Saline and Lugol’s iodine preparation has been done directly from stool.7 patients were interviewed and asked about pipe material and symptoms.

Intestinal parasite infections are public health problem worldwide, particularly in developing Countries. In other estimation about one quarter of the world’s population is infected and about 80% of all deaths annually are due to infectious and parasitic diseases in developing countries (Faten, 2008)13. In the present study, the overall prevalence was298 (59.6%) were positive for parasitic infections,90 (30.2%) Giardia lamblia and 208 (69.8%) Entamoeba histolytica. which is high percentage and may attribute to the primitive environmental condition of the area in addition to poor quality of life and behavior. Thesituation is similar to different areas in the region, on example way in Ethiopia, Teklu et al (2013)14 found that overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (single and multiple infections) was 39.9% in a community-based study conducted in area where is located at 505 kms South of Addis Ababa. Also Abdelsafietal152014 found that the overall prevalence of intestinal parasite infections was 64.4% in Elengaz region. The findings of this study indicated that the common intestinal parasites in Eazhari region (Elaj center) children were Entamoebia histolytica and Giardia lamblia, while Rashid et al (2011) 16reported the most prevalent intestinal parasites were Ascaris lumbricoides, Giardialambliaand Entamoeba histolytica. Gashaw et al (2008)17 found the prevalent intestinal parasites were A. lumbricoides, S. stercoralis, T. trichiura, hookworm, andG. lamblia. Giardia lamblia was more frequent (33.4%) than other intestinal parasites. Tariq (2010)18 reported that in children in Thi- Qar, Southern Iraq, the prevalence of Giardia lambliawas 23 .7%. These parasites are often associated with contaminated water and food.

Entamoeba histolytica is the main parasitic infection in Elaj area. Also the higher infection rates were recorded in the age 10-19 ,(50.3%) use the Plastic and 30.2% brass pipe Based on the pre-formatted questionnaires.

The prevalence of intestinal parasite infection in Elazhari was high with Entamoeba histolytica Giardia lamblia, this finding is similar to all other results in different areas. However a considerable number of cases were remaining subclinical.