Seroprevalence of toxocariasis in children aged 1-9 years in western Islamic Republic of Iran, 2003
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
We determined the seroprevalence of Toxocara canis infection in 544 children under 10 years randomly selected from urban and rural areas of Hamadan. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used for detection of antibodies to T. canis excretion-secretion antigens. Using a questionnaire, epidemiological factors associated with infection were examined, including age, sex, residence. Antibodies to T. canis were detected in 29 children [5.3%] and 19 children [3.5%] were categorized as borderline positive; thus together this gave a prevalence of toxocariasis of 8.8%. No significant differences were found in terms of sex, age and residence.
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Databases of international organizations
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Helminthiasis
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Neglected Diseases
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Toxocariasis
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Prevalence
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Surveys and Questionnaires
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2007