Abstract
Objective: The present study aimed to verify the prevalence of enteroparasites in riverside populations in the State of Pará, Brazil. Methods: This is a prospective study of cases of individuals suspected of having enteroparasites. A total of 104 stool samples were analyzed using the Lutz and Hoffman method to search for parasitic agents. Results: The results revealed positivity in 95.1% of the cases, emphasizing that in 23% they were multiparasitic. Helminths were the most frequent, with Ascaris lumbricoides (44.23%) and Enterobius vermicular (13.46%) standing out. Among the protozoa, the most frequent were Entamoeba histolytica / disparate (24.05%), Entamoeba coli (7.69%). Conclusion: A high number of intestinal parasitism cases was found in the study area, which recommends public policies aimed at improving the health conditions of riverside communities.