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A random sample of a population size of 600 was utilized in the study; comprisingof 300 males and 300 females. There were no problems in collecting samplesfrom the hospitals and clinics in Enugu. It was conveniently carried out with thepermission of the Health-workers in charge. Examination of samples were carriedout in the department of Parasitology Laboratory, Anambra State University ofTechnology, Awka Campus. Stool and blood samples were collected. Disposablesterile containers were used for collection of stool samples. Samples were collectedin such a way as to ensure non contamination with urine, so as to avoid lysis of thetrophozoites on contact with water. The prevalence of the isolated agent does notshow any significantdifference in relation to sex. From the observed 611 isolatedagents, 258 (42.2%) was recorded for males while 353 (57.8%) was for females.Also, for organism like E. coli, it was observed that 33 or 5.4% and 42 or 6.9% werefor males and females respectively. Generally, therefore, it was established thatthe prevalence of isolated agents is independent of or not associated with sex ofpatients.