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pinwormNematode worm Enterobius vermicularis, an intestinal parasite of humans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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of patients Final diagnosis Serologic diagnosis Direct diagnosis Filaria Infection 45 18 Schistosoma Infection 17 20 Hookworm Infection 36 Trichuris Infection 18 Ascaris Infection 9 Strongyloides Infection 5 Fasciola Infection 2 Enterobius Infection 1 Blastocystis Infection 4 Note: Table made from bar graph. Giardia Giardia (4) Ascaris (2) Enterobius (1) Values shown are mean (SE) except where indicated. The pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, is responsible for the most common helminth (worm) infection in the United States today. |
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