Helminthic infestation in hazara division

ABSTRACT

Of 6874 faecal Samples from 3 hospitals in Hazara Division 12.9% were found to have helminthic infestation. This incidence was lower than others-Divisions [40.6%] of N.W.F.P. Ankylostoma infestation is also less frequent in Abbott- abad [1.2%] than in Haripur [7%] and Mansehra [6%]