Identification and prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites among schoolchildren age 3-6 in Addas 2 Subdivision, Molino 2, Bacoor , Cavite. 6
By: Ocampo, Jayson T. 4 0 16 [, ] | [, ] |
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Language: Unknown language code Summary language: Unknown language code Original language: Unknown language code Series: ; January 2006.46Edition: Description: v, 28pContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: ISSN: 2Other title: 6 []Uniform titles: | | Subject(s): -- 2 -- 0 -- -- | -- 2 -- 0 -- 6 -- | 2 0 -- | -- -- 20 -- | | -- -- -- -- 20 -- | -- -- -- 20 -- --Genre/Form: -- 2 -- Additional physical formats: DDC classification: | LOC classification: | | 2Other classification:| Item type | Current location | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Thesis :(B.S. Biology)- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 2006. 56
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ABSTRACT: This study was conducted to identify and determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites among children aged 3-6 in Addas 2 Subdivision, Molino 2, Bacoor, Cavite. In this study, three methods, namely: FECT, Kato-Thick and Harada-Mori Culture Method were used. A sample size of 94 was examined. The study was conducted during the months of December 2005-January 2006. The overall prevalence rate was 44.7%. Twenty six point six percent (26.6%) of the respondents were positive for Ascaris lumbricoides, 17.0% were infected with Trichnuris trichuria, and 1.1% with both parasites mentioned. The risk factors involved in acquiring these gastrointestinal parasites are walkingbarefooted infrequent washing of hands, frequent nail biting, and playing in flood.
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