Intestinal protozoan infections in Malaysia.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1992 Dec; 23(4): 578-86
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-34158
ABSTRACT
Intestinal protozoa are found in all communities in Malaysia and among all ethnic groups. Prevalence of intestinal protozoa is not affected by ethnicity but by living conditions. Communities with both basic amenities of safe water supply and proper toilets have lower prevalence than those with one or none of the amenity. Cryptosporidium is an important intestinal protozoon in Malaysia and should be included in future field and laboratory studies and also in laboratory diagnosis for pathogens. Much interest will be centered on Blastocystis hominis in future studies in view that it may be a cause of diarrhea.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Protozoan Infections
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Toilet Facilities
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Water Supply
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Chronic Disease
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Prevalence
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Adolescent
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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