Enterobiasis epidemiology and demographics: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
{{Enterobiasis}} | {{Enterobiasis}} | ||
{{CMG}} | {{CMG}} {{AE}} {{MMF}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Enterobiasis is particularly common in children. | Enterobiasis is particularly common in children. Annually, around 200 million people are infected worldwide. The pinworm is the most common [[helminth]] (i.e., parasitic worm) infection in the United States and Western Europe. | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 16 June 2017
|
Enterobiasis Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Enterobiasis epidemiology and demographics On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Enterobiasis epidemiology and demographics |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Enterobiasis epidemiology and demographics |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Enterobiasis is particularly common in children. Annually, around 200 million people are infected worldwide. The pinworm is the most common helminth (i.e., parasitic worm) infection in the United States and Western Europe.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Enterobiasis is more common in families with school-aged children, in primary caregivers of infected children, and in institutionalized children.
Prevelance
The people most likely to be infected with pinworm are children under 18. In these groups, the prevalence can reach 50%. The prevalence in this age group has been reported to be as high as 61000 in India, 50000 in England, 39000 in Thailand, 37000 in Sweden, and 29000 in Denmark per 100,000 population. [1]
Incidence
It is estimated that over 200 million people around the globe and 20 million in USA are infected with pinworm anually. It is more common in the temperate regions and relatively rare in the tropics.[2][3]
Age
School-age childern are most commonly infected with Enterobiasis.[4]
Gender
The prevalence of pinworms is not associated with gender.
Race
The prevalence of pinworms is not associated with any particular race, social class, or culture.
Developed Countries
It is the most common helminth (i.e., parasitic worm) infection in the United States and Western Europe.
Developing Countries
Enterobiasis has a worldwide distribution.
References
- ↑ Rudolph's Pediatrics - 21st Ed. 2003; Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment - 45th Ed. 2006
- ↑ Rudolph's Pediatrics - 21st Ed. 2003; Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment - 45th Ed. 2006
- ↑ "CDC - DPDx - Enterobiasis".
- ↑ Caldwell JP (1982). "Pinworms (enterobius vermicularis)". Can Fam Physician. 28: 306–9. PMC 2306321. PMID 21286054.