[Trichuriasis in Cuba].
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.
Núñez Fernández
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Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kouri.
Sanjurjo González
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Ramón Bravo
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Carballo
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Finlay Villalvilla
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003462:Cuba / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012423:Rural Health; D014257:Trichuriasis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014504:Urban Health
Trichuriasis en Cuba.