[Survey of intestinal nematode infections in Yangzhong City from 2003 to 2011]
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From 2003 to 2011, fecal specimens from 29 473 individuals were tested; of those, 52 were found to be infected with intestinal nematodes. The total infection rate was 0.18%, and the infection rates of Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, and Trichuris trichura were 0.08%, 0.01%, and 0.09%, respectively. Totally 10 954 children were surveyed for Enterobius vermicularis infection, and the infection rate was 0.29%. In conclusion, the prevalence of intestinal nematodes of population is low in Yangzhong City. However, we still need strengthen health education and regular monitoring.
From 2003 to 2011, fecal specimens from 29 473 individuals were tested; of those, 52 were found to be infected with intestinal nematodes. The total infection rate was 0.18%, and the infection rates of Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, and Trichuris trichura were 0.08%, 0.01%, and 0.09%, respectively. Totally 10 954 children were surveyed for Enterobius vermicularis infection, and the infection rate was 0.29%. In conclusion, the prevalence of intestinal nematodes of population is low in Yangzhong City. However, we still need strengthen health education and regular monitoring.
