2007, Number 3
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Rev Fac Med UNAM 2007; 50 (3)
Intestinal parasitosis in students of preparatory school
Alonso GT, Robert GL, Ruíz HAL, Uribarren BT, Martínez CJF, Díaz EA, Tay ZJ
Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 107-109
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ABSTRACT
Faecal samples from 795 students of both sexes, attending to nine high schools, were examined for the presence of intestinal parasites using a simple flotation procedure, following the method described by Faust, in order to evaluate the frequency of intestinal parasitic infection and its relationship with academic performance. Samples from 34.7% of students were positive. Of the 276 infected students,
Entamoeba histolytica/ E. dispar and
Giarda intestinallis were the most frequent parasites found, and the most common non-pathogens or negative CPS. Information is summarized in frequency tables and percentages. Results obtained are discussed.
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