Status of soil transmitted helminthic infections in India--observations on sample surveys using Kato-Katz technique.
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| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-112485
ABSTRACT
Results of surveys conducted in eight different ecologically homogenous zones in the country, using WHO sampling design methodologies and Kato-Katz technique are presented in this communication. Hilly and coastal areas had high STH prevalence ranging from 34%-36% with total epg ranging from 53,952-4,67,976. Apart from this, Chitradurga urban area had STH prevalence of 39.6% with epg of 81,792. However, except in few cases, in all these surveyed areas, intensity of STH infection was found to be light. A national programme for control of soil transmitted helminthic infections is advocated.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Ascariasis
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Soil
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Trichuriasis
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Severity of Illness Index
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Trichuris
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Humans
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Child
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Prevalence
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Ascaris lumbricoides
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Feces
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Prevalence study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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