A survey for intestinal parasites in two communities in British Honduras, Central America

ABSTRACT

A survey of intestinal parasites in two communities in British Honduras is described. Infection rates with the two species of parasitic helminths and protozoa were found to be high, and in need of further investigation. The reasons for the high parasitic infection rates are attributed to lack of hygiene, to ignorance of the dangers involved and to the absence of preventive and curative facilities.(Summary)