Enterobius vermicularis infection among children aged 1-8 years in a rural area in Malaysia.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1994 Sep; 25(3): 494-7
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in English
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| ID: sea-33353
ABSTRACT
The infection rate and relationship of enterobiasis with socio-economic status were determined in children aged 1-8 years, living in a rural area in Malaysia. Of the 178 subjects 40.4% were infected with Enterobius vermicularis. The distribution of enterobiasis among these children were analyzed in relation to age groups and sex. The rate of infection was significantly higher in older children (5-7 years). The association of enterobiasis with other factors studied such as number of persons per house, household income per months and mother's employment status were not significant. The sensitivity of three successive days anal swabs compared to a single swab was found to be statistically significant.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Social Class
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Sex Factors
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Rural Health
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Adolescent
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1994
Type:
Article
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