Incidence of intestinal helminth parasites of man in the twin cities of Rawalpindi -- Islamabad.
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A total of 8850 stool samples (Rawalpindi = 5360 and Islamabad = 3490) from seven hospitals of the twin cities of Rawalpindi-Islamabad were examined for intestinal helminths during September 1980 to September 1981 and the following parasites were recorded: Taenia saginata, Hymenolepis nana, Ascaris lumbricoides, Enterobius vennicularis, Trichuris trichiura, and Hookwonn. Of the total cases examined 43.90% from Rawalpindi and 30.34% from Islamabad carried helminthic infection. In both the cities T. sãginata had a very low incidence. Sex did not seem to play a role in the distribution of these parasites, and children had a higher incidence of infection than individuals in other age groups. It was noted that poor hygienic condition of the individuals, malnutrition, heavy faecal pollution of the premises, and large size of the family are mainly responsible for maximum infection cf these parasites. In general helminthic parasitosis was higher in Rawalpindi than in Islamabad (JPMA 33:33, 1983).
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 33 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983