Investigation of clusters of giardiasis using GIS and a spatial scan statistic

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Giardia lamblia </it>is the most frequently identified human intestinal parasite in Canada with prevalence estimates of 4–10%. However, infection rates vary by geographical area and localized 'pockets' of hi...

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Main Authors: Odoi Agricola, Martin S Wayne, Michel Pascal, Middleton Dean, Holt John, Wilson Jeff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-06-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/3/1/11