Intestinal helminthic infestation in children.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
;
2003 Jul; 46(3): 492-4
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-75725
ABSTRACT
In this study of fecal samples from 1000 children below 6 years of age, 680 (68.0%) detected to have intestinal helminthic infection. The incidence of intestinal helminthiasis in urban group of children was 56.8% (284 out of 500 tested) while in rural group of children was 79.2% (396 out of 500 tested). Both in rural and urban population Ascaris lumbricoides was the single predominant species, whereas a combination of A. lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura was common multiple infection. All cultures of fecal samples positive for hook worm ova revealed the prevalent species as Necator americanus in this area.
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Assunto principal:
Ascaríase
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População Rural
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Tricuríase
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População Urbana
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Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
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Infecções por Cestoides
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Pré-Escolar
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Helmintíase
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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