The relationship between morbidity and intensity of Schistosoma japonicum infection of a community in Jiangxi Province, China.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1997 Sep; 28(3): 545-50
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-31398
ABSTRACT
Seven hundred and eighty-five individuals from an area endemic for Schistosoma japonicum had parasitological and physical examinations done. A morbidity questionnaire was also administered to each participant. Among those with S. japonicum infection, there was a significant increase in diarrhea, blood in the stool and weakness during the previous two weeks. The severity of the disease appears to be related to the history of schistosomiasis japonicum and these results give further justification for treatment of the infected individuals and those severe morbidity groups in community based chemotherapy programs designed to reduce morbidity in endemic areas.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Severity of Illness Index
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Schistosomiasis japonica
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Case-Control Studies
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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China
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Prevalence
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
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