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Year : 2003 | Volume
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An epidemiological study of ancylostomiasis in a rural area of Kanpur district Uttar Pradesh, India.
S Yadla, HG Sen, PG Hotez
Dept. of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, USA
Correspondence Address:
S Yadla Dept. of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, USA
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
PMID: 15129854 
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In this epidemiological study, stool samples were collected from 256 study subjects selected from seven villages of Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The average age of the study population was 21.6 years. The overall prevalence rate of hookworm infestation was found to be 34%. Men had significantly higher rate of infestation at all ages. Prevalence rates increased with ages as well. In addition, adult worms were collected from twelve subjects. All were identified as Ancylostoma duodenale. |
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