| intestinal parasites of the pacific. | information about intestinal parasites in hawaii and the pacific is not current. we reviewed reports on fecal samples obtained from two laboratories and found recovery rates of 9.3% in hawaii, 14.2% in saipan, 18% in rota and 9.5% in guam. the most frequently identified parasites were blastocystis hominis (7.6%), giardia lamblia (1.2%), and entamoeba coli (0.7%). although the incidence and types of organisms have changed with time, physicians in hawaii should continue looking for intestinal para ... | 2003 | 14631593 |