Seroprevalence of cysticercosis in a rural village of Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2006 Jan; 37(1): 58-61
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in English
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| ID: sea-35302
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to determine exposure to cysticercosis among a rural population in a selected village in Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia. A total of 135 serum samples were analyzed. The result showed that the seroprevalence of cysticercosis antibodies was 2.2%. There was no significant difference in the seroprevalence among age groups (p=0.307). Even though there was a slightly higher antibody titer in males compared to females, the difference was not significant (p=0.400). The results indicate evidence of exposure to cysticercosis in this rural population.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Cysticercosis
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Antibodies, Helminth
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Child
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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