Status of soil transmitted helminthiasis in UT of Lakshadweep.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-111772
ABSTRACT
Soil Transmitted Helminthes (STH) survey in UT of Lakshadweep was conducted during February-March 2004. The survey was undertaken using WHO sampling methodology and Kato-Katz technique for stool sample examination. A total of 387 stool samples were examined of whom 322 samples (83.2%) were found positive for one or more STH. Maximum prevalence (100%) was found in Kavaratti Junior Basic School. Thirty children (7.8%) had high intensity of infection. In Kadmat Junior Basic School high intensity TT infection was 8.9%, For AL highest intensity of infection was found among Kavaratti Senior Basic School (7.0%). Mass anthelminthic chemotherapy of all school children was advocated.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Instituições Acadêmicas
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Solo
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
/
Criança
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Saúde Pública
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Prevalência
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Inquéritos Epidemiológicos
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Helmintíase
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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