Status of Helminthic Infections in Residents around River Basins in the Republic of Korea for 10 Years (2011-2020)
This study evaluated the continuous intensive control program for parasitic diseases including clonorchiasis in areas near the 5 major river basins in Korea over the past 10 years (2011-2020). A total of 335,020 fecal samples (one sample per resident) prepared by the modified sedimentation technic were microscopically examined. Those who expelled helminth eggs were treated with anthelmintics through local health centers and re-examined 3 months later. The overall positive rate of helminths egg was 7.1%. The annual positive rates were dramatically decreased from 14.4% (2011) to 5.9% (2020). The egg positive rate was highest...
Source: Korean Journal of Parasitology - June 30, 2022 Category: Parasitology Authors: Myoung-Ro Lee Hee-Eun Shin Seon-Ok Back Young-Ju Lee Hee-Il Lee Jung-Won Ju Source Type: research
