A preliminary epidemiological study of pinworm infection in Thaklong Municipal Early Childhood Development Center and Rangsit Babies’ Home, Pathum Thani, Thailand

A preliminary epidemiological study of pinworm infection in Thaklong Municipal Early Childhood Development Center and Rangsit Babies’ Home, Pathum Thani, Thailand

Abstract Objectives We investigated the prevalence and risk factors for Enterobius vermicularis in children at the Thaklong Municipal Early Childhood Development Center (TMECDC), and the Rangsit Babies’ Home (RBH) in Pathum Thani, Thailand using the Scotch tape method. Results 397 children aged 3–6 ...

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Main Authors: Aree Taylor, Prasert Saichua, Pochong Rhongbutsri, Rattana Tiengtip, Sirima Kitvatanachai, Walter R. J. Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Pinworm
Scotch tape technique
Socioeconomic status
Thailand
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3708-8

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