Prevalence of intestinal parasites in a Puerto Rican community
Knight, W.B.; Lee, D.; Cline, B.L.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 65(9): 205-207
1973
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 4531926 Document Number: 700002
The prevalence of intestinal parasites was studied in a 1,000-member community in eastern Puerto Rico. Trichuriasis occurred in 56% and was the most common helminth infection. Hookworm occurred in 11%, and ascariasis in 1%. Persons in homes with flush toilets had lower prevalences of infection than those in homes with latrines.
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