An epidemiological study of ancylostomiasis in a rural area of Kanpur district Uttar Pradesh, India.
Indian J Public Health
;
2003 Apr-Jun; 47(2): 53-60
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-109013
ABSTRACT
In this epidemiological study, stool samples were collected from 256 study subjects selected from seven villages of Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The average age of the study population was 21.6 years. The overall prevalence rate of hookworm infestation was found to be 34%. Men had significantly higher rate of infestation at all ages. Prevalence rates increased with ages as well. In addition, adult worms were collected from twelve subjects. All were identified as Ancylostoma duodenale.
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Assunto principal:
População Rural
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Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Prevalência
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Adolescente
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Aged80
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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