| the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminthiases in rural communities in southern nigeria. | an investigation of the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminthiases was undertaken in four villages in oyo state, nigeria. diagnosis was based on examination of stool samples for the presence of helminth ova in all age classes. the prevalence of ascaris lumbriocoides ranged from 61.5-72.2%, of trichuris trichiura from 65-74%, and of hookworm from 52.4-63% depending on the village concerned. intensity, assessed indirectly as the mean eggs per gram of faeces (epg), varied with regar ... | 1992 | 1449276 |
| high-level parasitic contamination of soil sampled in ibadan metropolis. | soil transmitted helminthes infections are common chronic human infections worldwide, this has been recognized as an important health problem, particularly in developing countries. the study was conducted within ibadan metropolis in oyo state, south western nigeria between september 2008 and march 2009 to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasite in soil samples within the city. a total of 102 soil samples were collected from different sources from five local government areas ranging from ... | 2011 | 22783681 |