[Trichuriasis in Cuba].

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 23 Jan 1995Journal:Revista cubana de medicina tropical, volume 45 (issn: 0375-0760,

Authors: F A, Núñez Fernández; E, Sanjurjo González; J, Ramón Bravo; D, Carballo; C M, Finlay Villalvilla;

pmid: 7800888

[Trichuriasis in Cuba].

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A representative sample of the Cuban population (11,364) is studied by using Willis and direct coproparasitological techniques. It was found that Trichuris trichiura is the most prevailing intestinal parasite (17.8%). A higher frequency of this kind of geohelminthiasis in people living in Cuban rural zones is seen. A prevalence peak is found in ages from 6 to 9 years, and a higher association of parasitism was found in those with worst hygienic and sanitary conditions.

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Adult, Urban Health, Cuba, Infant, Rural Health, Middle Aged, Child, Preschool, Prevalence, Humans, Trichuriasis, Child

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