To evaluate the effect of some intervention methods in preventing worm in intestinal tract diseases in children at some communes of Thai Binh province
- Author:
Pham Hoang The
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
worm in intestinal tract diseases
- MeSH:
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Child;
Diseases
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2003;458(8):45-48
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Survey 459 children 3-14 years old of age lived in Quynh Trang and Dong Giang communes of Thai Binh province. All subjects were divided into 2 groups: 1 group received simple intervention and 1 group received combined treatment with communication and education of health, hygiene. Results: the rate of infection of ascaris, Trichuris trichiura, and Ankylostoma in children of 2 communes were very high, especially infection of ascaris and Trichuris trichiura. Albendazole was very effective with Ankylostoma and ascaris, but less effective with Trichuris trichiura. Intensity of infections after interventions were significantly lower than before interventions
